Respiratory medicine
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Respiratory medicine · Jul 2008
ReviewEmerging paradigms in the management of malignant pleural effusions.
Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are a common clinical problem in patients with neoplastic disease. The development of MPEs in advanced malignancies can cause significant morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Despite multiple new therapies placement of chest tube with sclerotherapy remains the standard of care. The purpose of this article is to review the emerging therapeutic options for MPE management.