Suitable device for thoracoscopic talc poudrage in malignant pleural effusion

Andrea Billè; Piero Borasio; Mara Gisabella; Luca Errico; Robert Gatherer; Francesco Ardissone

doi:10.1007/s11748-010-0746-0

Suitable device for thoracoscopic talc poudrage in malignant pleural effusion

Andrea Billè, Piero Borasio, Mara Gisabella, Luca Errico, Robert Gatherer, Francesco Ardissone

Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori

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Abstract

Chemical pleurodesis is widely used in symptomatic patients with malignant pleural effusion to relieve symptoms, prevent fluid recurrence, and improve quality of life. Talc has been repeatedly found to be the most effective sclerosant agent, and thoracoscopic talc poudrage has been found to be the most effective pleurodesis technique. A homogeneous talc distribution on the visceral and parietal pleura helps to achieve complete pleural symphysis. We have recently adopted a new suitable sterile device that delivers talc under low and constant pressure, facilitating uniform coating of the whole pleural surface and avoiding inappropriate deposition of talc clumps.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	522-524
Number of pages	3
Journal	General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume	59
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11748-010-0746-0
Publication status	Published - Jul 2011

Keywords

Pleural effusion
Pleural space
Thoracoscopy/video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Surgery

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