Malignant Pleural Effusion: Diagnosis and Management
Joint Authors
Toubes, María E.
Ferreiro, Lucía
Suárez-Antelo, Juan
Álvarez-Dobaño, José Manuel
Riveiro, Vanessa
Valdés, Luis
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Symptomatic malignant pleural effusion is a common clinical problem.
This condition is associated with very high mortality, with life expectancy ranging from 3 to 12 months.
Studies are contributing evidence on an increasing number of therapeutic options (therapeutic thoracentesis, thoracoscopic pleurodesis or thoracic drainage, indwelling pleural catheter, surgery, or a combination of these therapies).
Despite the availability of therapies, the management of malignant pleural effusion is challenging and is mainly focused on the relief of symptoms.
The therapy to be administered needs to be designed on a case-by-case basis considering patient’s preferences, life expectancy, tumour type, presence of a trapped lung, resources available, and experience of the treating team.
At present, the management of malignant pleural effusion has evolved towards less invasive approaches based on ambulatory care.
This approach spares the patient the discomfort caused by more invasive interventions and reduces the economic burden of the disease.
A review was performed of the diagnosis and the different approaches to the management of malignant pleural effusion, with special emphasis on their indications, usefulness, cost-effectiveness, and complications.
Further research is needed to shed light on the current matters of controversy and help establish a standardized, more effective management of this clinical problem.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ferreiro, Lucía& Suárez-Antelo, Juan& Álvarez-Dobaño, José Manuel& Toubes, María E.& Riveiro, Vanessa& Valdés, Luis. 2020. Malignant Pleural Effusion: Diagnosis and Management. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152132
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ferreiro, Lucía…[et al.]. Malignant Pleural Effusion: Diagnosis and Management. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152132
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ferreiro, Lucía& Suárez-Antelo, Juan& Álvarez-Dobaño, José Manuel& Toubes, María E.& Riveiro, Vanessa& Valdés, Luis. Malignant Pleural Effusion: Diagnosis and Management. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152132
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1152132