The efficacy of polidocanol in pleurodesis in rats
SURGERY TODAY, vol.33, no.9, pp.688-692, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 33 Issue: 9
- Publication Date: 2003
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s00595-003-2578-3
- Journal Name: SURGERY TODAY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.688-692
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Purpose. Pleurodesis is used to treat pleural effusions, and a number of agents with varying degrees of efficacy and systemic toxicity have been trialed. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and systemic toxicity of polidocanol in pleurodesis.