Background Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common problem for people with cancer
as a result of malignant infiltration of the pleura. It is usually associated with considerable …

Background Approximately half of all patients with metastatic cancer develop a malignant
pleural effusion which is likely to lead to a significant reduction in quality of life secondary to …

Background: This Guideline, a collaborative effort from the American Thoracic Society,
Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and Society of Thoracic Radiology, aims to provide evidence …

INTRODUCTION The discovery of malignant cells in pleural fluid and/or parietal pleura
signifies disseminated or advanced disease and a reduced life expectancy in patients with …

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Study objective To demonstrate the efficacy, safety, and appropriate mode of instillation of
talc for sclerosis in treatment of malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) Design A prospective …

The aim of this study was to review systematically the available evidence on pleurodesis for
malignant effusion, focusing on the choice of the agents, route of delivery and other …

Goals/objectives To review the scientific evidence on symptoms and specific complications
that are associated with lung cancer, and the methods available to palliate those symptoms …

Background Pleurodesis is important in the management of malignant pleural effusions, but
no consensus exists on the optimal agent or methods of pleurodesis. How pleurodesis is …

Background Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common problem for people with cancer
and usually associated with considerable breathlessness. A number of treatment options are …