Pleurodesis with povidone iodine in patients with malignant pleural effusion in a tertiary center in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Malignant pleural effusion occurs as a consequence of a primary or metastatic malignant process involving the pleura. The aim of pleurodesis is to prevent re-accumulation of the effusion and avoid the need for repeated hospitalization. Povidone iodine has been used in other climes for...
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2021-02-01
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/38/169/pdf/169.pdf
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