"Pleurodesis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The production of adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleura. The procedure is used in the treatment of bronchopleural fistulas, malignant pleural effusions, and pneumothorax and often involves instillation of chemicals or other agents into the pleural space causing, in effect, a pleuritis that seals the air leak. (From Fishman, Pulmonary Diseases, 2d ed, p2233 & Dorland, 27th ed)
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D018700
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.319.694
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Pleurodesis" by people in Profiles.
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Talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions is preferred over the pleurx catheter (contrary position). Ann Surg Oncol. 2007 Oct; 14(10):2700-1.
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Use of an indwelling pleural catheter compared with thorascopic talc pleurodesis in the management of malignant pleural effusions. Am Surg. 2003 Mar; 69(3):198-202; discussion 202.