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Hemorrhagic Malignant Pleural Effusion: Diagnosis, Survival Rate, and Response to Talc Pleurodesis

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology"

DOI: 10.1007/s13193-020-01099-2

Abstract: Hemorrhagic malignant pleural effusion (HMPE) is diagnosed in 47–50% of all malignant pleural effusions (MPE). The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical, radiological, and morphological manifestations of HMPE and results of talc pleurodesis… read more here.

Keywords: hmpe; simple mpe; malignant pleural; pleural effusion ... See more keywords
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A mechanism for improved talc pleurodesis via foam delivery

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Drug Delivery"

DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2021.1895910

Abstract: Abstract Talcum powder is recognized as the leading drug for pleurodesis, a treatment of choice for malignant pleural effusions. Recently, it was shown that hydrogel foam delivery systems significantly enhanced the number of adhesions between… read more here.

Keywords: delivery; pleurodesis; efficacy; foam delivery ... See more keywords
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The patient perspective of treatment for Malignant Pleural Effusion (MPE)- results of a pilot service-evaluation questionnaire.

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "European Respiratory Journal"

DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2018.pa2882

Abstract: Background: Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions are offered both inpatient (talc pleurodesis) and outpatient (Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC)) treatment options as palliative therapeutic relief. There is a paucity of data regarding the patient experience of… read more here.

Keywords: talc pleurodesis; treatment; malignant pleural; ipc patients ... See more keywords
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Does attempting talc pleurodesis affect subsequent indwelling pleural catheter (IPC)-related non-draining septated pleural effusion and IPC-related spontaneous pleurodesis?

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "ERJ Open Research"

DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00208-2018

Abstract: Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are common and associated with disabling symptoms, and large hospitalisation costs [1]. Current management of recurrent MPE is symptomatic, with chest drain and talc pleurodesis, or indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) insertion.… read more here.

Keywords: indwelling pleural; pleurodesis; pleural catheter; ipc related ... See more keywords