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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...
Autores principales: | Sivakumar, P, Douiri, A, West, A, Rao, D, Warwick, G, Chen, T, Ahmed, L |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2016
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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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