Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN, 10(8), 975-982 (2012-08-11)
The optimal strategy to achieve palliation of malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) is unknown. This multi-institutional, prospective, randomized trial compares 2 established methods for controlling symptomatic unilateral MPEs. Patients with unilateral MPEs were randomized to either daily tunneled catheter drainage (TCD)
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
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?
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