ascopubs.org: Current Trends in Treating Malignant Pleural Effusion: Evidence, Guidelines, and Best Practice Recommendations
Current Trends in Treating Malignant Pleural Effusion: Evidence, Guidelines, and Best Practice Recommendations
ascopubs.org: Patient- and Hospital-Level Factors Associated With Readmission for Malignant Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion cytology is already used in cancer diagnosis, especially in metastatic settings, but its sensitivity can be limited.
Healthline: What to Know About Pleural Effusion and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pleural effusion is extra fluid between the pleura around your lungs and chest wall. It can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, or fever. In cases of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ...
The New England Journal of Medicine: Outpatient Talc Administration by Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Malignant Effusion
Malignant pleural effusion affects more than 750,000 persons each year across Europe and the United States. Pleurodesis with the administration of talc in hospitalized patients is the most common ...
Pleural effusion, also called “water on the lungs,” is extra fluid buildup between thin membranes that line your lungs and chest wall. These membranes (pleura) normally contain a few teaspoons of ...
Pleural effusion, also called water on the lung, happens when fluid builds up in the space between your lungs and chest cavity. You may have symptoms, such as chest pain, depending on the cause. Thin ...
Pleural effusions complicate up to 57% of bacterial pneumonias. They vary in severity, ranging from uncomplicated effusions to empyema. Some require only antibiotics and observation, while others ...
Pleural effusion, sometimes called water on the lung, is a buildup of fluid between the lungs and the chest cavity. It can result from pneumonia, heart failure, cancer, and other conditions. Pleural ...