Talc powder vs doxycycline in the control of malignant pleural effusion: a prospective, randomized trial.
Abstract
Background null Malignant pleural effusion is a common problem in advanced cancers, contributing to the poor quality of life in this group of patients. The aim of the study was to assess the efficiency of talc powder and doxycycline in pleurodesis in patients with malignant pleural effusion in comparable conditions. null Material/methods null Of 52 patients screened, 33 entered the trial. They were randomized to the talc group (n=18) and the...
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Title
Talc powder vs doxycycline in the control of malignant pleural effusion: a prospective, randomized trial.
Published Date
Jun 25, 2003
Journal
Volume
9
Issue
6
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