[Intrapleural talc in malignant pleural effusions (author's transl)].

Intrapleural talc poudrage was carried out at the end of thoracoscopy in 77 patients after complete aspiration of fluid with uniform insufflation over the whole surface area of the pleura of 4 to 5 ml of pure talc, asbestos free. A continuous suction drain was left in place for 3 to 6 days. Amongst these patients, there were 57 cases of pleural effusion due to metastases and 20 mesotheliomas.