title: Talc serodesis--report of four cases.
abstract: Talc is a known stimulator of fibrosis in biological systems. We present four cases in which instillation of talc in to serous cavities have produced obliteration of these cavities. No side-effects were noted.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Surgery, Hollywood Private Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia. bassman1@iinet.com.au
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Holthouse
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Chleboun
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013627:Talc / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D013627:Talc