title: Suitable device for thoracoscopic talc poudrage in malignant pleural effusion.
abstract: Chemical pleurodesis is widely used in symptomatic patients with malignant pleural effusion to relieve symptoms, prevent fluid recurrence, and improve quality of life. Talc has been repeatedly found to be the most effective sclerosant agent, and thoracoscopic talc poudrage has been found to be the most effective pleurodesis technique. A homogeneous talc distribution on the visceral and parietal pleura helps to achieve complete pleural symphysis. We have recently adopted a new suitable sterile device that delivers talc under low and constant pressure, facilitating uniform coating of the whole pleural surface and avoiding inappropriate deposition of talc clumps.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, Thoracic Surgery Unit, San Luigi Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano (Turin), Italy. andrea_bille@hotmail.it
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Billè
authors.forename: Piero
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Borasio
authors.forename: Mara
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gisabella
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Errico
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gatherer
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ardissone
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000628:therapy*; D018700:Pleurodesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013627:Talc / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020708:Thoracoscopes; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D013627:Talc