Introduction of 3 cases of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy with thick-sticky pleural cavity to treat hyperhidrosis. These patients were operated under endotracheal anesthesia with Carten tube. The patients lied on one side, prone 450. There were 2 cases of right thick-sticky pleural cavity, 1 case of left thick-sticky pleural cavity. All of 3 cases were put drain in pleural cavity after gas discharge and fluid suck, following-up after 12 hours, taking thoracic X-ray and withdrawing drainage. A good operative result was observed in 3 cases
Pleural Cavity ; Endoscopy

Meigs' syndrome is defined as presence of pleural effusion, with ovarian tumor associated ascites, which spontaneously resolve soon after the removal of the tumor. The pathogenesis of the pleural effusion, in patients with Meigs' syndrome, is thought to be the passage of fluid from the peritoneal cavity into the pleural cavity, through small holes in the diaphragm. A case of Meigs' syndrome, in a 63-year-old woman, who had been referred for control of pleural effusion is reported.
Ascites ; Diaphragm ; Female ; Humans ; Meigs Syndrome* ; Middle Aged ; Peritoneal Cavity ; Pleural Cavity ; Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is not a rare disease in Korea. The diagnosis of pleural effusion is very difficult, even though the patients often complain of typical symptoms indicating of pleural diseases. Pleural effusion is characterized by the pleural cavity filled with transudative or exudative pleural fluids, and it is developed by various etiologies. The presence of pleural effusion can be confirmed by radiological studies including simple chest radiography, ultrasonography, or computed tomography. Identifying the causes of pleural effusions by pleural fluid analysis is essential for proper treatments. This review article provides information on the diagnostic approaches of pleural effusions and further suggested ways to confirm their various etiologies, by using the most recent journals for references.
Diagnosis ; Humans ; Korea ; Pleural Cavity ; Pleural Diseases ; Pleural Effusion* ; Pleurisy ; Radiography ; Rare Diseases ; Thorax ; Ultrasonography

Herniation of the kidney through a traumatic diaphragmatic rupture in itself is rare. However, complete avulsion of the renal pedicle implies not only a more rare event, but also a surgical emergency. We report a case of a patient with complete avulsion of renal vessels and ureter of an intrathoracic kidney herniated through a diaphragmatic rupture caused by blunt trauma. Prompt diagnosis with a computer tomographic scan and immediate surgery saved the patient's life.
Diagnosis ; Diaphragm ; Emergencies ; Humans ; Kidney ; Pleural Cavity* ; Rupture ; Ureter

Malignant mesothelioma occurs commonly in the peritonial cavity, pleural and pericardial cavity, also have been reconginzed in numerous other locations. However, it is rarely found in testis arised from tunica vaginalis. Aggressive surgery is necessary soon after diagnosis. Generally the prognosis is very poor and there is no consensus regarding treatment after surgery. We report a case of a 44 years old man with scrotal mass with recurrent pain for 2 years and pathologically diagnosed as a malignant mesothelioma in tunica vaginalis.
Adult ; Consensus ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Mesothelioma* ; Pleural Cavity ; Prognosis ; Testis

Humans ; Lung Neoplasms ; pathology ; surgery ; Neoplasm Staging ; Pleural Cavity ; pathology

Pleural effusion due to hepatic cirrhosis with ascites is well known, although hepatic hydrothorax in the absence of ascites is a rare condition, the pathogenesis of which is still unknown. We report a case of hepatic hydrothorax without ascites confirmed by the intraperitoneal injection of Tc-99m macroaggregated serum albumin (Tc-99m MAA) that demonstrated the passage of Tc-99m MAA into the right pleural cavity.
Ascites* ; Hydrothorax* ; Injections, Intraperitoneal ; Liver Cirrhosis ; Pleural Cavity ; Pleural Effusion ; Serum Albumin*

The occurrence of fistulous tract between the thoracic subarachnoid space and the pleural cavity due to injury is uncommon. The one was developed after traffic accident and treated by surgical repair of the fistula : The other was post-operative complication of costotransversectomy for T2 sympathectomy. The complication was realized by the surgeon who was aware of the small leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the dura propria of the T2 nerve root at the time of surgery. Intermittent pleural punctures for drainage and semisitting position were followed by spontaneous closure of the fistula. These cases were reported so that the uncommon condition might be added to the differential diagnosis of pleural effusion.
Accidents, Traffic ; Cerebrospinal Fluid ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Drainage ; Fistula* ; Pleural Cavity ; Pleural Effusion ; Punctures ; Subarachnoid Space ; Sympathectomy

Treatment of huge chronic tuberculous empyema with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Drainage of empyemal space by closed thoracostomy in chronic tuberculous empyema is generally contraindicated because of the possibility of empyema necessitatis and ascending infection. But in case that serious cardiopulmonary dysfunction is present, drainage of empyema and decompression is necessary. We experienced a case in which chronic tuberculous empyema was big enough to cause mediastinal shifting and cardiopulmonary failure. Immediate drainage of pleural cavity with tube thoracostomy was performed. Afterward, pleuropneumonectomy was done following cyclic irrigation for one month. The patient had successful postoperative course without any evidence of complication or relapse of infection.
Decompression ; Drainage ; Empyema ; Empyema, Tuberculous* ; Humans ; Pleural Cavity ; Recurrence ; Thoracostomy ; Tuberculosis, Pleural

A 44-year-old man was transferred to our department for mediastinal mass. He had suffered from only an easily fatiguable condition for 1 month. A physical examination and laboratory finding of the patient disclosed no abnormality. A chest radiograph showed a soft tissue tumor in the posterior mediastinum. It was well circumscribed and ovoid. Invasions to adjacent organs were not seen. Therefore it was though the 5th intercostal space. The tumor mass was attached to the visceral pleura of the right upper lobe by a pedicle and this pedunculated tumor laid entirely within the pleural cavity. Excision of the tumor which measured 7x7x3cm was done easily. Pathologic studies confirmed the diagnosis of localized fibrous tumor of the pleura. Localized fibrous tumor of the pleura is rare, This tumor along ith the evidence from ultrastructural and immunohistochemical studies has led most researchers to conclude that localized fibrous tumor is not of the mesothelial origin but arises in the submesothelial connective tissue.
Adult ; Connective Tissue ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Mediastinum ; Mesothelioma ; Physical Examination ; Pleura* ; Pleural Cavity ; Pleural Neoplasms ; Radiography, Thoracic