Indwelling pleural catheter versus talc pleurodesis for malignant pleural effusion: a meta-analysis

In conclusion, both TP and IPC are equally effective in treating patients with MPE. The number of hospitalizat ion days was significantly lower for patients who were treated with IPC, but the magnitude of the difference is of uncertain clinical importance.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Metastasis - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research