[Two cases of intractable hepatic hydrothorax successfully treated with nasal CPAP].

Abstract

Hepatic hydrothorax is often resistant to various treatments. A failure in the treatment for hepatic hydrothorax may be associated with poor prognosis. We report two cases of intractable hepatic hydrothorax successfully treated by combining chemical pleurodesis using OK-432 with nasal continuous positive airway pressure. Combination therapy may provide a minimally invasive and effective treatment for intractable hepatic hydrothorax.

• Authors: Rie Saito, Tsuyoshi Rai, Hironobu Saito, Kazumichi Abe, Atsushi Takahashi, Junko Takiguchi, Hiromasa Ohira
• Journal: Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology (Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi) Vol. 103 Issue 10 Pg. 1146-51 (Oct 2006) ISSN: 0446-6586 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 17023757 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Picibanil

Topics

• Aged
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Hydrothorax (etiology, therapy)
• Liver Cirrhosis (complications)
• Male
• Masks
• Picibanil (administration & dosage)