Fibrothorax--problem, profile and prevention.

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1997-12-20
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Fibrothorax is a common clinical condition found in everyday clinical practice. The clinical horizon of fibrothorax can be differentiated into pleural and lung parenchymal fibrosis. The two groups can be differentiated clinically and also by investigations. A thorough understanding of the process gives one better knowledge as to their different aetiologies, presentations and prognoses. The nature of prevention of this meance varies in these types. Patient's drug compliance status is important in preventing primary lung parenchymal fibrosis whereas physician's adequate care for pleural drainage is important in the prevention of pleural fibrosis. In this prospective study, observations were made on (1) the clinical presentation of 100 cases of fibrothorax and its relation to the primary disease, (2) aetiological distribution of the cases of fibrothorax and (3) scope of prevention, if any.
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Ghoshal AG, Saha AK, Roy DJ, Ghosh S. Fibrothorax--problem, profile and prevention. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 1997 Dec; 95(12): 610-2
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/101390
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