Release of growth factors after mechanical and chemical pleurodesis for treatment of malignant pleural effusion: a randomized control study

Abstract

Background. Growth factors are key inducers of fibrosis but can also mediate inflammatory responses resulting in increasing pleural effusion and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The primary aim of the study was to analyse growth factors release after performing chemical and mechanical pleurodesis in the first 48 hours at the patients with malignant pleural effusion. The secondary endpoints were to evaluate the effectiveness of the both pleurodeses, symptoms release and the quality of life of patients after the treatment.

Keywords

• malignant pleural effusion
• pleurodesis
• growth factors
• quality of life