Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T1 |
0-86 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The use of small-bore wire-guided chest drains for the management of feline pyothorax: |
T2 |
87-115 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A retrospective case series. |
T3 |
116-127 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Background: |
T4 |
128-271 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pyothorax in cats is routinely managed, at least initially, with thoracic tube placement associated with systemic antimicrobial administration. |
T5 |
272-417 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Traditionally, large-bore trocar-type thoracostomy tubes have preferentially been used for the drainage of thick material from the pleural space. |
T6 |
418-535 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In recent years, the use of small-bore wire-guided thoracic drains has increased in both small animals and in humans. |
T7 |
536-623 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Few studies have highlighted the efficacy of small-bore wire-guided thoracostomy tubes. |
T8 |
624-628 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Aim: |
T9 |
629-786 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The purpose of this study was to describe the use of small-bore wire-guided thoracostomy tubes in feline pyothorax in terms of efficacy, safety, and outcome. |
T10 |
787-795 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Methods: |
T11 |
796-908 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cats with pyothorax managed with small-bore thoracostomy tubes (SBTTs) (2015-2018) were retrospectively studied. |
T12 |
909-1076 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The number of drains inserted, the need for anesthesia and analgesia for chest tube placement and maintenance, and related major and minor complications were reviewed. |
T13 |
1077-1149 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Clinical data, diagnostic results, treatment, and outcome were recorded. |
T14 |
1150-1158 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Results: |
T15 |
1159-1182 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ten cats were enrolled. |
T16 |
1183-1347 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thoracostomy tube placement was unilateral in 7/10 cats, despite the presence of bilateral effusion in 9/10 cats, and required sedation (8/10) or anesthesia (2/10). |
T17 |
1348-1492 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three cats experienced minor complications during the chest tube insertion, including self-limiting pneumothorax (1/3) and malpositioning (2/3). |
T18 |
1493-1589 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One cat had a major complication (non-functional malposition) requiring reposition of the drain. |
T19 |
1590-1711 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pain management was adequately achieved using opioids (8/10) or opioids plus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (2/10). |
T20 |
1712-1797 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Partial chest tube occlusion occurred in three cases and it was resolved with lavage. |
T21 |
1798-1863 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In one case, the occlusion was complete, requiring drain removal. |
T22 |
1864-1989 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three out of 10 cats were treated medically, combining thoracostomy tubes and antibiotics, while 7/10 cats underwent surgery. |
T23 |
1990-2012 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All the cats survived. |
T24 |
2013-2116 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Conclusion: SBTTs represent a safe and effective option for the initial management of feline pyothorax. |
T25 |
2117-2194 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In fact, mainly minor complications were reported during insertion and usage. |
T26 |
2195-2312 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The SBTTs were well tolerated by the cats with a satisfactory performance in terms of exudate drainage in most cases. |
T27 |
2313-2493 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The combined use of a small-bore thoracostomy drain together with the common practice of surgical treatment might have resulted in the successful management of the cases presented. |
T1 |
0-86 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The use of small-bore wire-guided chest drains for the management of feline pyothorax: |
T2 |
87-115 |
Sentence |
denotes |
A retrospective case series. |
T3 |
116-127 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Background: |
T4 |
128-271 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pyothorax in cats is routinely managed, at least initially, with thoracic tube placement associated with systemic antimicrobial administration. |
T5 |
272-417 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Traditionally, large-bore trocar-type thoracostomy tubes have preferentially been used for the drainage of thick material from the pleural space. |
T6 |
418-535 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In recent years, the use of small-bore wire-guided thoracic drains has increased in both small animals and in humans. |
T7 |
536-623 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Few studies have highlighted the efficacy of small-bore wire-guided thoracostomy tubes. |
T8 |
624-628 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Aim: |
T9 |
629-786 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The purpose of this study was to describe the use of small-bore wire-guided thoracostomy tubes in feline pyothorax in terms of efficacy, safety, and outcome. |
T10 |
787-795 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Methods: |
T11 |
796-908 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cats with pyothorax managed with small-bore thoracostomy tubes (SBTTs) (2015-2018) were retrospectively studied. |
T12 |
909-1076 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The number of drains inserted, the need for anesthesia and analgesia for chest tube placement and maintenance, and related major and minor complications were reviewed. |
T13 |
1077-1149 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Clinical data, diagnostic results, treatment, and outcome were recorded. |
T14 |
1150-1158 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Results: |
T15 |
1159-1182 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Ten cats were enrolled. |
T16 |
1183-1347 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thoracostomy tube placement was unilateral in 7/10 cats, despite the presence of bilateral effusion in 9/10 cats, and required sedation (8/10) or anesthesia (2/10). |
T17 |
1348-1492 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three cats experienced minor complications during the chest tube insertion, including self-limiting pneumothorax (1/3) and malpositioning (2/3). |
T18 |
1493-1589 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One cat had a major complication (non-functional malposition) requiring reposition of the drain. |
T19 |
1590-1711 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Pain management was adequately achieved using opioids (8/10) or opioids plus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (2/10). |
T20 |
1712-1797 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Partial chest tube occlusion occurred in three cases and it was resolved with lavage. |
T21 |
1798-1863 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In one case, the occlusion was complete, requiring drain removal. |
T22 |
1864-1989 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three out of 10 cats were treated medically, combining thoracostomy tubes and antibiotics, while 7/10 cats underwent surgery. |
T23 |
1990-2012 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All the cats survived. |
T24 |
2013-2116 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Conclusion: SBTTs represent a safe and effective option for the initial management of feline pyothorax. |
T25 |
2117-2194 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In fact, mainly minor complications were reported during insertion and usage. |
T26 |
2195-2312 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The SBTTs were well tolerated by the cats with a satisfactory performance in terms of exudate drainage in most cases. |
T27 |
2313-2493 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The combined use of a small-bore thoracostomy drain together with the common practice of surgical treatment might have resulted in the successful management of the cases presented. |