[Eosinophilic pleural effusion possibly induced by fibrin sealant]

Kyobu Geka. 2012 Feb;65(2):141-4.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 74-year-old man underwent right upper lobectomy for the lung cancer and bullectomy of right lower lobe. Fibrin sealant was used for sealing the excision line. The increase of the pleural effusion with increasing C-reactive protein( CRP) and eosinophilia was noted at the 17th day after the operation. The pleural effusion was transparent and yellowish colored suggesting transudatory liquid. The eosinophil in the pleural effusion was as high as 14%. The drainage of the pleural effusion was performed for 2 days resulting in disappearing the abnormal accumulation without any additional treatment. The cause of pleural effusion was supposed to be fibrin sealant by a positive result of the drug lymphocyte stimulation test.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Drainage
  • Eosinophilia / chemically induced*
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Pleural Effusion / chemically induced*
  • Pleural Effusion / surgery
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Postoperative Complications

Substances

  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive