Experimental pleurodesis induced by antibiotics (macrolides or quinolones) Pleurodese experimental induzida por antibióticos (macrolídeos e quinolonas)

PURPOSE: Chemical pleurodesis is a therapeutic tool for the treatment of recurrent pleural effusions, mainly those of neoplastic etiology. In the past, tetracycline was the sclerosant agent of choice in clinical practice, but presently, there is no consensus about an ideal agent. The aim of this stu...

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Main Authors: Lisete R. Teixeira, Francisco S. Vargas, Milena M. P. Acencio, Renan U. M. Bumlai, Leila Antonangelo, Evaldo Marchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2006-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322006000600012