When should an indwelling pleural catheter be considered for malignant pleural effusion?

An indwelling pleural catheter should be considered when a malignant pleural effusion causes symptoms and recurs after thoracentesis, especially in patients with short to intermediate life expectancy...
Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Tags: CCJM 1-Minute Consult CCJM Hospice & Palliative Medicine CCJM Oncology CCJM Pulmonary Source Type: research