Abstract |
A group of 21 patients with malignant pleural effusions were treated with the instillation of 40 mg mitoxantrone intrapleurally, after complete fluid drainage. There was a 100% complete response rate with no toxic effects (0%). The mean survival of the patients was 57.1 weeks.
|
Authors | M Morales, M C Expósito |
Journal | Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
(Support Care Cancer)
Vol. 3
Issue 2
Pg. 147-9
(Mar 1995)
ISSN: 0941-4355 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 7539702
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
|
Chemical References |
|
Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Female
- Humans
- Instillation, Drug
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mitoxantrone
(administration & dosage)
- Palliative Care
- Pleural Effusion, Malignant
(drug therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
|