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September 5, 2025Respirology Case ReportsOpen Access

Synergistic Sealing of the Pleural Space: Combining Thoracoscopic Talc Poudrage and IPC for Malignant Pleural Effusion—A Case Series

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MJMas Fazlin Mohamad JailainiAAAzat Azrai AzmelMZMohd Zulkifli Mohd Zain

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Overview

Case series shows effective management of malignant pleural effusion using talc poudrage and IPC, indicating improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • The combination of talc poudrage and IPC effectively managed malignant pleural effusion in three cases.
  • Each case demonstrated successful pleurodesis achieved with the dual-modality approach, leading to positive outcomes.
  • This strategy offers immediate symptom relief and serves as a reliable option when lung re-expansion is uncertain.
  • The dual approach enhances procedural confidence, showcasing flexibility in treating patients with complex conditions.

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Jailaini et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a2cb210217d6477f9c3https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70331
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