Chemical pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion: which agent is perfect?
Abstract Background Pleurodesis is defined as symphysis between two layers of pleura to prevent recurrence of effusion, and it is the best available treatment for recurrent effusions of incurable malignancies. An ideal agent must be highly effective, safe, inexpensive, and readily available which is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-05-01
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| Series: | The Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43057-020-00022-3 |