Purpose: To evaluate and compare the effect of tranexamic acid versus bleomycin as agents for pleurodesis via chest tube drainage in patients with malignant pleural effusion. Materials and methods: A prospective randomized controlled study in which pleurodesis was Results: A total number of 52 patients with symptomatic malignant pleural effusion were
Conclusion: Tranexamic acid was an effective alternative agent for pleurodesis with low economic cost and little side effectsts |