Open AccessManaging malignant pleural effusion
Author(s) -
Ali S. Wahla,
Mateen Uzbeck,
Yaser Abu El Sameed,
Zaid Zoumot
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
cleveland clinic journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.359
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1939-2869
pISSN - 0891-1150
DOI - 10.3949/ccjm.86a.17095
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracentesis , malignant pleural effusion , pleurodesis , pleural effusion , intensive care medicine , radiology , surgery
Malignant pleural effusion can be managed in different ways, including clinical observation, thoracentesis, placement of an indwelling pleural catheter, and chemical pleurodesis. The optimal strategy depends on a variety of clinical factors. This article uses cases to illustrate the rationale for determining the best approach in different situations.
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