Comparison of Efficacy and Safety of Talc to Povidone-Iodine Pleurodesis in Malignant Pleural Effusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) poses a substantial clinical challenge, necessitating effective interventions. Pleurodesis, commonly employed in MPE management, involves inducing pleural symphysis to prevent fluid accumulation. Talc and povidone-iodine have emerged as prominent agents for pleurodes...

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Main Authors: Divya Balan, Tejaswini Baral, Mohan K. Manu, Aswini Kumar Mohapatra, Sonal Sekhar Miraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2025-02-01
Series:Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0044-1796636
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