Does attempting talc pleurodesis affect subsequent indwelling pleural catheter (IPC)-related non-draining septated pleural effusion and IPC-related spontaneous pleurodesis?

Authors :: Asciak R
Mercer RM
Hallifax RJ
Hassan M
Bedawi E
McCracken D
Kanellakis NI
Wrightson JM
Psallidas I
Rahman NM
Source :: ERJ open research [ERJ Open Res] 2019 Feb 01; Vol. 5 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Feb 01 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Prior talc pleurodesis does not result in worsened outcomes from subsequent indwelling pleural catheter use, and patients should not be dissuaded from choosing talc as a primary treatment for recurrent pleural effusion. http://ow.ly/qAAC30mYmr3.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: R. Asciak has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: R.M. Mercer has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: R.J. Hallifax has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: M. Hassan has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: E. Bedawi has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: D. McCracken has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: N.I. Kanellakis has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: J.M. Wrightson has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: I. Psallidas has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: N.M. Rahman reports he acts as an external consultant to Rocket Medical PLC.

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