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Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusion: PleuRx Catheter or Talc Pleurodesis? A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Journal of Palliative Medicine, 10/30/09

Olden AM et al. – The treatment choice (talc pleurodesis or Pleurx catheter) for those with an MPE and a prognosis of 6 months should be based on the clinical situation and patient preferences, as well as local expertise and success rates of the procedures. A prospective study specific to the palliative care population might help to clarify which treatment is more cost effective in this population in which optimizing quality of life is essential.

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Dasatinib-Induced Pleural Effusions: A Lymphatic Network Disorder
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 11/13/09 Relevance Score: 70%

A systematic approach to the investigation and diagnosis of a unilateral pleural effusion
International Journal of Clinical Practice, 10/15/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Monoclonal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody reduces fluid volume in an experimental model of inflammatory pleural effusion
Respirology, 10/13/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Pleural malignant mesothelioma with invasive micropapillary component and its association with pulmonary metastasis
Pathology International, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Late cutaneous metastases to the face from malignant pleural mesothelioma: A case report and review of the literature
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 66%