Management of Lung Cancer-Associated Malignant Pericardial Effusion with Intrapericardial Administration of Carboplatin: A Retrospective Study

Management of Lung Cancer-Associated Malignant Pericardial Effusion with Intrapericardial Administration of Carboplatin: A Retrospective Study

It has been reported that 5.1–7.0% of acute pericarditis are carcinomatous pericarditis. Malignant pericardial effusion (MPE) can progress to cardiac tamponade, which is a life-threatening condition. The effectiveness and feasibility of intrapericardial instillation of carboplatin (CBDCA; 150 mg/bod...

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Main Authors: Hisao Imai, Kyoichi Kaira, Ken Masubuchi, Koichi Minato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Current Oncology
Subjects:
acute pericarditis
catheter drainage
intrapericardial carboplatin
lung cancer
malignant pericardial effusion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1718-7729/29/1/15

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