Talc pleurodesis: a new technique.
Pleurodesis is a commonly used option in the management of malignant pleural effusion. Although several chemical agents are used talc has only recently been advocated as the sclerosing agent of choice. Talc can be administered via open thoracotomy or tube thoracostomy, but thoracoscopy offers an excellent alternative to these approaches. We describe a new technique of thoracoscopically applied talc pleurodesis that is easy, inexpensive, and reliable.
Ross
R T
RT
Department of Surgical Education, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia 31403-2084, USA.
Burnett
C M
CM
D006801:Humans; D018700:Pleurodesis / Q000379:methods*; D013627:Talc / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
D013627:Talc