OPTIMUM: a protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing Out Patient Talc slurry via Indwelling pleural catheter for Malignant pleural effusion vs Usual inpatient Management

INTRODUCTION: The development of malignant pleural effusion (MPE) results in disabling breathlessness, pain and reduced physical capability with treatment a palliative strategy. Ambulatory management of MPE has the potential to improve quality of life (QoL). The OPTIMUM trial is designed to determin...

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Autores principales: Sivakumar, P, Douiri, A, West, A, Rao, D, Warwick, G, Chen, T, Ahmed, L
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2016
Materias:
Respiratory Medicine
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5073842/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27798020
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012795

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5073842/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27798020
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012795

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