Multidisciplinary management of malignant pleural effusion.
J Surg Oncol
; 105(7): 731-8, 2012 Jun 01.
Article
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| ID: mdl-21960207
ABSTRACT
Approximately 50% of patients with metastatic disease develop a malignant pleural effusion (MPE). Prompt clinical evaluation and treatment to achieve successful palliation are the main goals of management of MPE. Optimal treatment is still controversial and there is no universal standard approach. Management options include observation, thoracentesis, indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) or chest tube placement, pleurodesis, and surgical pleurectomy. The treatment for each patient should be based on symptoms, general condition, and life expectancy.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Derrame Pleural Maligno
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Surg Oncol
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos