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USA Hospitalizations for Malignant Pleural Effusions - Data from the 2012 National Inpatient Sample.
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication of advanced malignancy, but little is known regarding its prevalence and overall burden on a population level. ⋯ There is a considerable inpatient burden and high inpatient mortality associated with MPE in the United States, with potential demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities.