Abstract

The mainstay of unresectable malignant mesothelioma remains the control of patients’ symptoms. Most patients survive only a few months. Talc is the single most commonly used agent for pleurodesis either as slurry or by poudrage. The use of talc is not without complications. Cytokines hold promise, but additional work and reduced costs are necessary. The search for an ideal agent for pleurodesis continues.

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