title: [Treatment of malignant pleural effusions].
abstract: The methods used to induce pleural symphisis in recidivant malignant pleural effusions are reviewed. The most suitable for an average hospital are the intrapleural introduction of talc and tetracycline clorhydrate, of which the procedures are described.
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D008722:Methods; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010994:Pleura / Q000601:surgery; D010996:Pleural Effusion; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D013627:Talc / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D013627:Talc; D013752:Tetracycline
vernacular_title: Tratamiento de los derrames pleurales malignos.