A multidirectional two-tube method for chemical pleurodesis could improve distribution of the sclerosing agent within the pleural cavity – A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102697
Abstract: Introduction Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) affects approximately 200,000 people in the United States per annum. Chemical pleurodesis is a recommended first line treatment in the management of MPE, however, success rates as low as 43%… read more here.
Keywords: talc slurry; tube; pleural cavity; within pleural ... See more keywords