Is echogenic swirling seen on ultrasound predictive of pleurodesis outcome?
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Echogenic swirling (ES) is commonly seen on ultrasound (US) examination of malignant pleural effusion (MPE) and has been hypothesised to be related to enhanced intrapleural fibrinolytic activity.(1) Pleurodesis is commonly offered to MPE patients. Pr...
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European Respiratory Society
2018
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