Oncology
Management of EffusionsSilverberg I.Cancer Research Institute (Dir.: David A.Wood, M.D.), University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, Cal.
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Published online: June 04, 2009
Issue release date: 1970
Number of Print Pages: 5
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0030-2414 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0232 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/OCL
Abstract
The current approach in managing effusions in the Cancer Research Institute Clinical Unit is as follows. Initial attempts are made to control the process with systemic chemotherapy, using diuretics as indicated. If the patient requires frequent taps, or is symptomatic from his effusions, an alkylating agent is instilled locally. Nitrogen mustard is generally used intrapleuraliy and Thio-TEPA intraabdominally because of ease of use, inexpensiveness, availability, and relative freedom from side effects, as well as their high degree of effectiveness. If two or three instillations fail to control the effusion, the patient is then referred either to the radioisotope or surgery service depending on the case.
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: June 04, 2009
Issue release date: 1970
Number of Print Pages: 5
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0030-2414 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0232 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/OCL
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