Eihab O. Bedawi

Nov 12, 2024 | publications.ersnet.org | Beenish Iqbal |Eihab O. Bedawi |Najib M. Rahman

IntroductionWe start with a scenario. A patient has been given 3–4 months' life expectancy and has to make a choice between two treatments for their recurring malignant pleural effusion (MPE): one which requires hospital admission for 4–5 days and still might not work versus a “one-off” procedure with home drainage. Which one sounds better?

Aug 3, 2023 | thorax.bmj.com | Rachelle Asciak |Eihab O. Bedawi |Rahul Bhatnagar |Amelia O. Clive

Appendix 4: LAT troubleshooting guidance(please note that Appendix references are listed as a separate list at the end of the appendices)Appendix references1. Cavanna L, Mordenti P, Berte R et al. Ultrasound guidance reduces pneumothorax rate and improves safety of thoracentesis in malignant pleural effusion: report on 445 consecutive patients with advanced cancer. World J Surg Oncol 2014;12:139. 2. Perazzo A, Gatto P, Barlascini C et al.