Catheter-tract metastases associated with chronic indwelling pleural catheters.
Indwelling pleural catheters are increasingly being used for ambulatory treatment of malignant pleural effusion, particularly for patients unsuitable for pleurodesis. These catheters are often left in situ for the rest of the patient's life. Tumor metastasis along the tract between pleura and s...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2007
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