Talc should not be used for pleurodesis in patients with nonmalignant pleural effusions

Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2001 Nov 1;164(9):1741; author reply 1741. doi: 10.1164/ajrccm.164.9.correspondence_c.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mesothelioma / etiology
  • Pleural Effusion / therapy*
  • Pleurodesis*
  • Talc / administration & dosage*
  • Talc / adverse effects

Substances

  • Talc