Intrapleural streptokinase in the management of malignant multiloculated pleural effusions.

OBJECTIVE: Pleural effusions are a frequent complication of malignancy and cause considerable morbidity from dyspnea. The drainage and control of malignant effusions relieve symptoms and maintain quality of life but these are difficult in patients with multiloculated effusions in whom drainage usual...

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Autores principales: Davies, C, Traill, Z, Gleeson, F, Davies, R
Formato: Journal article
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: 1999