Abstract |
Not more effective than talc in preventing recurrent pleural effusions, based on a review with meta-analysis of 7 trials in 256 patients. Bleomycin carries a risk of systemic adverse effects and treatment errors.
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Journal | Prescrire international
(Prescrire Int)
Vol. 20
Issue 122
Pg. 291
(Dec 2011)
ISSN: 1167-7422 [Print] France |
PMID | 22216541
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
- Bleomycin
- Talc
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Topics |
- Antibiotics, Antineoplastic
(adverse effects)
- Bleomycin
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Pleural Effusion, Malignant
(drug therapy)
- Pleurodesis
(methods)
- Talc
(administration & dosage)
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