Complications of thoracoscopic talc insufflation for the treatment of malignant pleural effusions: a meta-analysis
Abstract Background Talc pleurodesis is an effective treatment for malignant pleural effusions (MPEs). This study was designed to estimate complication rates of thoracoscopic talc insufflation. Methods Literature search was conducted in electronic databases and studies were selected if they reported...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01475-1 |