The efficacy of hydrogel foams in talc Pleurodesis

The efficacy of hydrogel foams in talc Pleurodesis

Abstract Background Malignant pleural effusions are a serious complication of many late stage cancers that adversely affect quality of life. Pleurodesis with talc slurry is a standard treatment option, but clinical failures occur, possible due to poor talc delivery. A novel drug-delivery system was...

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Main Authors: Joy Baxter, Thamires A. Lima, Richard Huneke, Colin Joseph Kanach, Priya Johal, Emily Reimold, Nicolas J. Alvarez, Glenn W. Laub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Talc pleurodesis
Foam delivery system
Adhesion formation
New Zealand rabbit model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01098-y

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