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Management of malignant pleural effusions
Respirology, 2004Abstract: 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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MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Nursing Clinics of North America, 2001Malignant 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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Management of malignant pleural effusions
Advances in Therapy, 2010Malignant pleural effusions are a common clinical problem in patients with primary thoracic malignancy and metastatic malignancy to the thorax. Symptoms can be debilitating and can impair tolerance of anticancer therapy. This article presents a comprehensive review of pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical approaches to the management of malignant ...
Uzbeck, Mateen H +6 more
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Management of malignant pleural effusion
Journal of Surgical Oncology, 1978AbstractA pleural effusion is a frequent complication of malignant disease. Essential to the care of oncology patients is a fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology and treatment of such effusions. This article discusses the current thoughts concerning the occurrence of malignant effusions, outlines the current available methods and agents employed
D W, Greenwald +2 more
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Pleural Effusion from Malignancy
Annals of Internal Medicine, 1978Pleural effusion from metastatic malignancy can cause major impairment of respiratory function and eventual death. Although cure is not possible, successful palliative treatment allows months to years of productive life, obviating the need for continuous hospitalization and repeated thoracenteses.
A, Leff, P C, Hopewell, J, Costello
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Malignant pleural effusion management
Archivos de Bronconeumología (English Edition), 2021Lucía, Ferreiro +2 more
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Recurrent Malignant Pleural Effusions
New England Journal of Medicine, 1964IT 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
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 1998AbstractMalignant 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 effusions].
Revista de medicina de la Universidad de Navarra, 198431
Varela, G., Ruiz, M. J., Puerta, J. L.
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