Pleurodesis after intrapleural catheter insertion is an independent factor for overall survival in patients with malignant pleural effusions

C. A. Jimenez, B. Ozcakar, R. C. Morice, G. A. Eapen, R. F. Casal, H. T. Chiu, M. F. Munsell, C. L. Warneke, C. H. Martinez (Houston, Galveston, Dallas, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - New insights in biology and treatment of pleural tumours
Session: New insights in biology and treatment of pleural tumours
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1799
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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C. A. Jimenez, B. Ozcakar, R. C. Morice, G. A. Eapen, R. F. Casal, H. T. Chiu, M. F. Munsell, C. L. Warneke, C. H. Martinez (Houston, Galveston, Dallas, United States Of America). Pleurodesis after intrapleural catheter insertion is an independent factor for overall survival in patients with malignant pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 1799

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