Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5600574 Chest 2016 23 Pages PDF
Abstract
Abrasion with local fibrin sealant instillation is as effective as pleurectomy in producing pleurodesis in rabbits. Apical pleurectomy elicits a more persistent elevation of serum IL-8 levels than apical abrasion alone or abrasion plus fibrin adhesive instillation.
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