Comparing cost of indwelling pleural catheter vs talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion.
BACKGROUND: Malignant pleural effusion is associated with short life expectancy and significant morbidity. A randomized controlled trial comparing indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) with talc pleurodesis found that IPCs reduced in-hospital time and the need for additional procedures but were associ...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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American College of Chest Physicians
2014
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