Surgical approach for malignant pleural effusion
Hasan Akin1,Ali Kilicgun2
Current Thoracic Surgery
2018;3(3):153-158. (4 January 2019)
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yedikule Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
2Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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10.26663/cts.2019.00031
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In this review, the causes of pleural effusion were discussed. Pleural reactions and tumors were explained
in the tables. Subsequently, radiographic findings and their role of guidance in the interventional
procedures were briefly mentioned. Surgical diagnosis and treatment methods were explained.
Malignant mesothelioma was discussed under a separate title. In the end, pleurodesis, a commonly used
method in patients with malignant pleural effusion, was discussed.
Keywords :
malignant pleural effusion, surgery, pleural fluid
