title: Pleuroperitoneal shunts.
abstract: Pleural effusions are common in patients with malignancies and often pose a management problem. The prognosis of these patients is generally poor. Effective control of recurrent malignant pleural effusion can greatly improve their quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Hospital, London.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Goldstraw
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D013908:Thoracotomy