Thoracic ultrasound as an early predictor of pleurodesis success in malignant pleural effusion
<strong>BACKGROUND</strong>: Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is common and imposes a significant burden on patients and health-care providers. Most patients require definitive treatment, usually drainage and chemical pleurodesis, to relieve symptoms and prevent fluid recurrence. Thoraci...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018
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