| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5957068 | Chest | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Rapid pleurodesis can be achieved safely by combining medical thoracoscopy and talc poudrage with simultaneous TPC placement. Both hospital length of stay and duration of TPC use can be reduced significantly as compared with historical controls of either procedure alone. Future randomized trials are needed to confirm these results.
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Authors
Chakravarthy MD, Armin MD, FCCP, Carla MD, FCCP, David MD, FCCP,