Intrapleural instillation of radioactive chromic phosphate in malignant pleural effusion
Nori, D.; Moorthy, C.R.; Hilaris, B.S.; Batata, M.A.; Chu, F.; Martini, N.
Indian Journal of Cancer 18(4): 288-291
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-509X PMID: 7341430 Document Number: 177136
Eighty-five patients with pleural effusion were analyzed to determine the degree of response to intrapleural instillation of 32P colloidal suspension. Worthwile palliation of complete fluid supression or definite diminution in the rate of accumulation was achieved in slightly more than one-half of the patients (51/85). It is not evident whether the primary site and histologic nature of the neoplasm are important in predicting the results of treatment. Patients with pleural adhesions and those with sanguinous effusions, are less likely to be benefited by the 32P instillation. The beneficial effect appears quite promptly in some patients, while in others, it may be delayed for several weeks.