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IR808@MnO nano-near infrared fluorescent dye’s diagnostic value for malignant pleural effusion
BackgroundMalignant pleural effusion is mostly a complication of advanced malignant tumors. However, the cancer markers such as carbohydrate antigen...
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Malignant pleural effusion: current understanding and therapeutic approach
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication of thoracic and extrathoracic malignancies and is associated with high mortality and...
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Diagnostic value of SHOX2, RASSF1A gene methylation combined with CEA level detection in malignant pleural effusion
AimTo investigate the diagnostic value of combined detection of SHOX2 and RASSF1A gene methylation with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level in...
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Diagnostic value of immune-related biomarker FAM83A in differentiating malignant from benign pleural effusion in lung adenocarcinoma
BackgroundMalignant pleural effusion (MPE) is frequently observed in patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Pleural fluid cytology is a...
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Added value of 40 keV virtual monoenergetic images for diagnosing malignant pleural effusion on chest CT
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the added value of 40 keV virtual mono-energetic images (VMIs) obtained from dual-layer detector CT (DLCT) for...
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Development and validation of a radiomics nomogram for diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion
ObjectiveWe aimed to develop a radiomics nomogram based on computed tomography (CT) scan features and high-throughput radiomics features for...
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Age affects the diagnostic accuracy of the cancer ratio for malignant pleural effusion
Background and objectiveCancer ratio (CR), which is defined as serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) to pleural fluid adenosine deaminase (ADA) ratio,...
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Management of malignant pleural effusion in Italian clinical practice: a nationwide survey
BackgroundPleural disease (PD), particularly malignant pleural effusion (MPE), is a common cause of hospital admission and its prevalence is rising...
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Pleural fluid adenosine deaminase to serum C-reactive protein ratio for diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion
BackgroundTuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and malignant pleural effusion (MPE) may occasionally show similar cytological and biochemical picture...
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Clinical significance of pleural fluid lactate dehydrogenase/adenosine deaminase ratio in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion
BackgroundPleural fluid is one of the common complications of thoracic diseases, and tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is the most common cause of...
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Efficacy of bevacizumab through an indwelling pleural catheter in non-small cell lung cancer patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusion
BackgroundSeveral studies have indicated that intrapleural infusion of bevacizumab is an effective treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)...
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Biomarkers for distinguishing tuberculous pleural effusion from non-tuberculosis effusion: a retrospective study
BackgroundPleural effusion (PE) is a common clinical feature that presents a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. In this retrospective study, we...
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Efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy for malignant pleural effusion: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of intrapleural perfusion with hyperthermic chemotherapy (IPHC) in treating malignant pleural effusion...
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Transthoracic sonographic scores in evaluating the success of different scelerosing modalities in patients with malignant pleural effusion
BackgroundMalignant pleural effusions (MPE) mostly arises from metastases to the pleura from other sites. Management of malignant effusions aims to...
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Complications of Palliative Interventions for Malignant Pleural Effusions
Purpose of ReviewThis review summarizes the potential complications of interventions performed for palliation of symptoms related to malignant...
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Can ultrasound shear wave elastography differentiate between malignant and benign pleural effusions?
BackgroundMalignant pleural effusion is a common and unfortunately serious condition that is related to life poor quality and mortality. The majority...
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Australasian Malignant PLeural Effusion (AMPLE)-3 trial: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised study comparing indwelling pleural catheter (±talc pleurodesis) versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for management of malignant pleural effusion
IntroductionMalignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are common. MPE causes significant breathlessness and impairs quality of life. Indwelling pleural...
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Surgical intervention for non-small-cell lung cancer with minimal malignant pleural effusion
PurposeWe assessed the clinical significance of minimal malignant pleural effusion (MPE) using liquid-based cytology (LBC) and immunocytochemistry...
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Subcutaneous octreotide therapy for malignant pleural effusion after pleurodesis with talc powder: a placebo-controlled, triple-blind, randomized trial
PurposeIn many cases, pleurodesis is the only treatment available for the treatment of malignant pleural effusion (MPE), and in the case of excessive...
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Evaluation of serum and pleural levels tumor M2-pyruvate kinase in lung cancer patients with pleural effusion
ObjectiveTo evaluate the diagnostic value of tumor M2-pyruvate kinase (TuM2-PK) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels in both pleural effusion...
