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Pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2000
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 symptoms such as dyspnoea and cough. The aim of pleurodesis in these patients is to prevent re-accumulation of the effusion and thereby of symptoms, and avoid the need for ...
P, Shaw, R, Agarwal
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Management of malignant pleural effusions

Respirology, 2004
Abstract:  Malignant pleural effusion is a common clinical problem. Evacuation of the pleural fluid and prevention of its reaccumulation are the main aims of management. Pleurodesis should be attempted early, although considerable practice variations exist in the way it is performed.
Y C Gary, Lee, Richard W, Light
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[Treatment of malignant pleural effusions].

Revista de medicina de la Universidad de Navarra, 1984
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Varela, G., Ruiz, M. J., Puerta, J. L.
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Management of malignant pleural effusion

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 1998
AbstractMalignant pleural effusion is a frequent cause of morbidity in cancer patients. Pleural aspiration relieves dyspnoea usually only for a matter of days, and if the tumour type is not chemosensitive, some form of pleurodesis is commonly required.
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Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusion

Chest, 1985
Two hundred consecutive patients with malignant pleural effusion were reviewed. The pathologic etiology of malignant pleurisy was: primary lung cancer in 123 cases; five, mesothelioma; and 72 cases secondary to metastatic tumors. Adenocarcinoma of the lung and mammary cancer were the most frequent tumors causing malignant pleural effusion.
K, Reshad, K, Inui, Y, Takeuchi, Y, Takahashi, S, Hitomi   +4 more
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Treatment of malignant pleural effusions

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 1999
Malignant pleural effusions are common in cancer patients with advanced disease. These patients usually present with chest pain, cough, and progressive shortness of breath, all of which may cause significant impairment in quality of life. Therapeutic options include systemic treatment; thoracentesis; or, most commonly, tube drainage and sclerotherapy ...
J J, Erasmus, E F, Patz
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Eosinophils, Pleural Effusions, and Malignancy

Annals of Internal Medicine, 1978
Excerpt To the editor: The concise review of malignant pleural effusion by Leff, Hopewell, and Costello (1) was a delight to read.
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MANAGEMENT OF THE MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION

Chest Surgery Clinics of North America, 1994
The proper management of a pleural effusion in a patient with malignancy is based on an understanding of the normal anatomy and physiology of the pleural space and the ways in which they are altered by disease. The major challenge in diagnosing and treating a cancer patient who develops a pleural effusion is determining the cause of the effusion ...
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Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusions

New England Journal of Medicine, 1964
IT is the unfortunate lot of some patients dying of metastatic cancer of the breast, lung, cervix and so forth to be plagued by severe dyspnea due to recurrent malignant pleural effusions. Many of these people would have several months of relative comfort at home if they could only breathe.
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MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION

Nursing Clinics of North America, 2001
Malignant pleural effusion, an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space, is a common complication of cancer resulting in debilitating symptoms including dyspnea, pain, and fatigue. The goal of treatment is aimed at symptomatic control, relief and control of dyspnea, and obliteration of the intrapleural space to prevent reaccumulation of
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