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Malignant Pleural Effusion

2004
The presence of pleural effusions is a common clinical problem in patients with neoplastic disease. At the time of diagnosis, approximately 15% of lung cancer patients have a pleural effusion (Naito et al. 1997).Twenty to 50% of patients with advanced or disseminated lung cancer develop a pleural effusion during the course of the ir disease (Emerson et
Van Schil, P., Germonpré, P.
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Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions

Drugs, 1998
Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) represent a common complication of advanced malignancies. However, adequate palliation of this highly symptomatic accompaniment to cancer can be achieved in most patients by adopting the appropriate therapy. Several options are available for the treatment of MPE.
Grossi F   +4 more
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Management of malignant pleural effusions

Current Opinion in Internal Medicine, 2005
Although malignant pleural effusions are a common medical problem, research into their optimal management remains sparse. The aim of this review is to summarise recent developments in this area.Talc remains the most efficacious pleurodesis agent.
Rachel, Bennett, Nick, Maskell
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The treatment of malignant pleural effusions

Cancer, 1974
This report reviews a 5-year experience in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion with particular emphasis on the use of closed-tube thoracostomy drainage with nitrogen mustard instillation. Of the 133 patients treated at the Barnes Hospital for malignant pleural effusion between January 1 1964 and December 31 1968 bilateral effusions were ...
C B, Anderson   +2 more
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Malignant pleural effusions

Postgraduate Medicine, 1986
Pleural effusions are common in cancer patients, developing either from the malignant condition or from unrelated causes, such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary infarction, or infection. Diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion rests on demonstration of the presence of malignant cells in the pleural fluid or pleural biopsy specimen.
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Malignant Pleural Effusions

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 1985
Various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract at times are accompanied by an exudative pleural effusion. The exudative pleural effusions resulting from esophageal perforation, pancreatic disease, subphrenic abscess, intrahepatic abscess, splenic abscess, abdominal operations, and diaphragmatic hernia are discussed in this article.
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Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2008
Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are commonly seen as complications of advanced malignancy, especially in lung cancer and breast cancer. The management will depend on the performance status of the patient, severity of the symptoms, and the primary tumor's response to systemic therapy.
Marcelo, Spector, Jeffrey S, Pollak
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Malignant pleural effusions

Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 2001
Malignant pleural effusions contribute to considerable morbidity in cancer patients and generally portend an overall poor prognosis. Treatment of malignant pleural effusions is palliative; therefore, quality of life issues, as well as the risks and benefits of the therapeutic options, become more critical.
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Fatigue and malignant pleural effusions

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2021
Dear Editors We completely agree with Twose et al 1 that until now the primary focus in both clinical practice and trials has been on interventions in malignant pleural effusions (MPEs), tailored to mitigating breathlessness and preventing admissions, with little consideration of other factors potentially of greater priority to the patient.
Avinash Aujayeb, Donna Wakefield
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Malignant pleural effusions

Surgical Clinics of North America, 2002
The management of pleural effusions and, in particular, recurrent MPE require an accurate assessment of the characteristics of the pleural fluid and the relief of the patient's symptoms. Although a common problem, treatment of pleural effusions and MPE is highly variable.
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