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A procedure–generally administered through a thoracoscopy or existing chest tube–that creates inflammation in the membranes around the lung, effectively eliminating the pleural space. The elimination of this space then inhibits the accumulation of a pleural effusion. Generally used when the pleural effusion is symptomatic. Talc is used most commonly and effectively for this procedure, thus it is often referred to as “talcing” or as a patient having been “talced.”

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December 18th, 2008. Medical thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion: an analysis of 27 cases

Conclusion: Medical thoracoscopic talc poudrage pleurodesis is a safe and effective method for the treatment of malignant pleural effusion.
Posted in Determining Efficacy, Full Archive, Pleural Effusion, pleurodesis, Symptoms & Symptom Management, Treatment, Type of Assessment: | No Comments »

September 25th, 2006. Recurrent pneumothorax as alone manifestation of mesothelioma pleurae

Specimens of lung and pleurae were examinated. Result of microscopic and immunohistochemical examination was: mesothelioma epithelioides pleurae (mesothelium +, calretyninaa +, EMA+ membrane reaction, desmine +/-).
Posted in Case Study, Full Archive, Pleural, Pleural Effusion, pleurodesis, Symptoms & Symptom Management, Treatment, Type of Assessment:, Type of Mesothelioma: | No Comments »
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