Are intra-pleural bacterial products associated with longer survival in adults with malignant pleural effusions? A systematic review

Background null Intra-pleural bacteria are effective pleurodesis agents in malignant pleural effusions. However, their relationship with survival is unclear. null null null Objectives null We undertook a comprehensive, structured evaluation of survival outcomes in adults with malignant pleural effusions treated with intra-pleural bacterial products. null null null Data sources null Medline, Embase, Cochrane library, Clinical Trials Registers and...