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Malignant pleural effusion.

D W Moores1

  • 1Albany Medical College, New York.

Seminars in Oncology
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
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Bleomycin is more effective than tetracycline for treating malignant pleural effusions in older adults. This treatment helps control fluid buildup, improving patient quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Malignancy is the leading cause of exudative pleural effusion in individuals over 60.
  • Effective management of malignant pleural effusion is crucial for reducing morbidity and enhancing quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of bleomycin versus tetracycline in chemical pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusions.

Main Methods:

  • A 13-center randomized trial involving 1 g of tetracycline and 60 U of bleomycin.
  • Patients with malignant pleural effusion underwent tube thoracostomy followed by chemical pleurodesis.

Main Results:

  • Bleomycin demonstrated a longer median time to recurrence (over 46 days) compared to tetracycline (32 days).

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  • The 30-day recurrence rate was significantly lower for bleomycin (36%) than for tetracycline (67%).
  • The 90-day recurrence rate also favored bleomycin (30%) over tetracycline (53%).

    • Conclusions:

    • Intrapleural bleomycin is superior to tetracycline for controlling malignant pleural effusions.
    • For patients unresponsive to tube thoracostomy and chemical pleurodesis, consider pleuroperitoneal shunting or pleurectomy.