Approach to malignant pleural effusions: Role of pleural manometry exemplified by case scenarios
Issues related to the management of pleural effusion in India are unique. With high incidence of tuberculosis and malignancy, managing patients with pleural effusion may not be the same between patients. Decisions on intercostal chest drain insertion, volume of fluid to be removed during therapeutic...
Main Author: | Irfan Ismail Ayub |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Lung India |
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Online Access: | http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2019;volume=36;issue=2;spage=142;epage=148;aulast=Ayub |
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