Suitable device for thoracoscopic talc poudrage in malignant pleural effusion
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Andrea Billè, MD · Piero Borasio, MD Mara Gisabella, MD · Luca Errico, MD Robert Gatherer, MBBS · Francesco Ardissone, MD
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Chemical pleurodesis is widely used in symptomatic patients with malignant pleural effusion to relieve symptoms, prevent fl uid recurrence, and improve quality of life. Talc has been repeatedly found to be the most effective sclerosant agent, and thoracoscopic talc poudrage has been found to be the most effective pleurodesis technique. A homogeneous talc distribution on the visceral and parietal pleura helps to achieve complete pleural symphysis. We have recently adopted a new suitable sterile device that delivers talc under low and constant pressure, facilitating uniform coating of the whole pleural surface and avoiding inappropriate deposition of talc clumps.
Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2011) 59:522–524 DOI 10.1007/s11748-010-0746-0 Received: 12 June 2010 / Accepted: 16 November 2010
