Publications by authors named "Carl Almond"
Article Synopsis
- The study compares two treatments for malignant pleural effusions caused by ovarian cancer: VATS-assisted talc poudrage (VATS-ATP) versus traditional tube thoracostomy with pleurodesis.
- VATS-ATP was found to be more successful, resulting in a 100% success rate for pleurodesis, shorter time with chest tubes (4.58 days vs. 8.36 days), and reduced hospital stays (7.50 days vs. 12.64 days).
- The results indicate that VATS-ATP is preferable for treating ovarian carcinoma-related pleural effusions, leading to better outcomes and reduced healthcare resource utilization.
