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Efficacy and Safety of Tunneled Pleural Catheters in Adults with Malignant Pleural Effusions: A Systematic Review

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Based on low-quality evidence in the form of case series, the TIPC may improve symptoms for patients with MPE and does not appear to be associated with major complications.
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Background Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are a frequent cause of dyspnea and discomfort at the end of cancer patients' lives. The tunneled indwelling pleural catheter (TIPC) was approved by the FDA in 1997 and has been investigated as a treatment for MPE.

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ERS/EACTS statement on the management of malignant pleural effusions.

TL;DR: The literature revealed that talc pleurodesis and indwelling pleural catheters effectively manage the symptoms of MPE and the LENT score was identified as a validated tool for predicting survival in MPE, with Brims' prognostic score demonstrating utility in mesothelioma prognostication.
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Malignant pleural effusion: from bench to bedside.

TL;DR: This article attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of current advances in MPE from bench to bedside, and highlights unanswered questions in current clinical practice and suggests future directions for basic and clinical research in the field.
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TL;DR: The advantages of the GRADE system are explored, which is increasingly being adopted by organisations worldwide and which is often praised for its high level of consistency.
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Management of malignant pleural effusions

TL;DR: The diagnostic approach, the differential diagnosis including causes of paramalignant effusions, as well as the therapeutic possibilities are described, which will hopefully improve the treatment and prognosis of malignant pleural effusions.
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