Patient perspectives on the use of indwelling pleural catheters in malignant pleural effusions.

Michael A MitchellEmilie DeschnerInderdeep DhaliwalMichael RobinsonPen LiChanel KwokLorraine CakeEmily DawsonJames VeenstraDaniel StolleryAshley-Mae GillsonKayvan Amjadi

Published in: Thorax (2023)

Indwelling pleural catheters are an effective intervention to directly improve dyspnoea and quality of life but have important disadvantages for some; clinicians and patients should be aware of these when making an informed decision regarding treatment.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
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ejection fraction
randomized controlled trial
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
urinary tract infection
decision making
combination therapy