• Nurs. Clin. North Am. · Dec 2001

    Review

    Management of malignant pleural effusion.

    • J Taubert.
    • Division of Nursing, Thoracic Section, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. jtaubert@mdanderson.org
    • Nurs. Clin. North Am. 2001 Dec 1; 36 (4): 665-83, vi.

    AbstractMalignant pleural effusion, an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space, is a common complication of cancer resulting in debilitating symptoms including dyspnea, pain, and fatigue. The goal of treatment is aimed at symptomatic control, relief and control of dyspnea, and obliteration of the intrapleural space to prevent reaccumulation of pleural fluid. Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation, intrapleural instillation of sclerosing agents, indwelling pleural catheters with intermittent drainage, pleuroperitoneal shunts, and pleurectomy. Therapeutic approaches used in the management of malignant effusions must be directed at maintaining or improving the quality of life for the individual.

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