Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990), 107(2), 206-212 (2012-06-21)
Malignant pleuro-pericardial effusions (MPPEs) are a common problem in the treatment of patients with cancer and may occur with any malignancy. Between 01.01.1998 -31.12.2008 we conducted a retrospective study. During this period of time 46 patients were diagnosed and treated
Point: Should thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis be the first choice management for malignant effusion? Yes.
Pyng Lee
Chest, 142(1), 15-17 (2012-07-17)
Management of recurrent malignant pleural effusions: an ever-recurring issue?
Pulmonary disease caused by talc is well described, but previous reports mainly describe lung parenchymal involvement. We describe what is, to our knowledge, the first case in which inhalation of cosmetic talc led to intense endobronchitis and airway stricture. A
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