The role of pleurodesis in respiratory diseases.
<h4>Introduction</h4> <p>Pleurodesis is used to obliterate the pleural space, most commonly in patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusions but also in patients with benign effusions or pneumothorax.</p> <h4>Areas covered</h4> <p>Traditionally, che...
Main Authors: | Mercer, R, Hassan, M, Rahman, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor and Francis
2018
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