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[Intrapleural talc in malignant pleural effusions (author's transl)]
Le Poumon Et Le Coeur
|January 1, 1981
Summary
Intrapleural talc poudrage is an effective treatment for malignant pleural effusions, achieving a 91% success rate. This asbestos-free talc instillation offers a safe option when other therapies fail.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
Context:
- Malignant pleural effusions are a common complication of cancer.
- Treatment options include systemic chemotherapy and local therapies.
- Talc poudrage is a pleurodesis technique used to manage these effusions.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrapleural talc poudrage for malignant pleural effusions.
- To compare talc poudrage with pleurectomy in mesothelioma patients.
- To assess patient survival and treatment outcomes.
Summary:
- 77 patients underwent intrapleural talc poudrage for malignant pleural effusions (57 metastases, 20 mesotheliomas).
- A satisfactory outcome was achieved in 91% of patients.
- Comparison with pleurectomy in mesothelioma cases showed similar survival, favoring talc slightly but not significantly.
Impact:
- Intrapleural talc poudrage is an effective and safe procedure for malignant pleural effusions.
- It provides a valuable therapeutic option when initial treatments fail.
- The technique demonstrates a high success rate comparable to existing literature.