Pleuroperitoneal shunts
Wong, P.S.; Goldstraw, P.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 50(1): 16-21
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 7689906 Document Number: 5632
Pleural effusions are common in patients with malignancies and often pose a management problem. The prognosis of these patients is generally poor. Effective control of recurrent malignant pleural effusion can greatly improve their quality of life.
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