Asymptomatic hydropneumothorax after therapeutic thoracentesis for malignant pleural effusions.
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Management of malignant pleural effusions
Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are a common occurrence in many advanced malignancies. They are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality; symptoms can be debilitating to patients and impair quality of life, especially as many of these patients are already functionally impaired by their underlying cancer and medical treatment. MPE generally represent advanced stage malignancy and the pri...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Roentgenology
سال: 1998
ISSN: 0361-803X,1546-3141
DOI: 10.2214/ajr.170.4.9530040