Malignant pleural effusion in the presence of trapped lung. Five-year experience of PleurX tunnelled catheters

Volume: 9, Issue: 6, Pages: 961 - 964
Published: Dec 1, 2009
Abstract
Malignant pleural effusions in the presence of trapped lung remain notoriously difficult to treat. Various methods exist ranging from minimally invasive procedures including repeated needle thoracocentesis to the need for a formal surgical procedure such as placement of a pleuroperitoneal shunt and even thoracotomy and decortication. Controversy exists as to what is the optimum treatment for this condition. Any planned treatment should balance...
Paper Details
Title
Malignant pleural effusion in the presence of trapped lung. Five-year experience of PleurX tunnelled catheters
Published Date
Dec 1, 2009
Volume
9
Issue
6
Pages
961 - 964
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