Talc Pleurodesis Through Small-Bore Percutaneous Tubes

Journal Article · Wed Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 1999 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900422· OSTI ID:21080272

Bloom, Allan I; Wilson, Mark W; Kerlan, Jr, Robert K; Gordon, Roy L; LaBerge, Jeanne M ^[1]

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1. Department of Radiology, M-361, University of California, San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0628, San Francisco, CA 94143 (United States)

Pleurodesis using talc as the sclerosing agent is an effective procedure for preventing reaccumulation of malignant pleural effusions. Because of its thickness, the talc slurry is usually instilled through large bore (20-28 Fr), surgically placed thorocostomy tubes. However, these tubes often cause considerable patient discomfort. Herein we report a series of eight patients in whom the talc slurry was inserted through 10 and 12 Fr percutaneous chest tubes. Six of the eight patients (75%) had a successful pleurodesis without a reaccumulation of fluid. We conclude that this is an acceptable method for treating patients with malignant pleural effusions.

• OSTI ID: 21080272
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 22, Issue 5; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900422; Copyright (c) 1999 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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