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Talc Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusions Is Preferred Over the Pleurx Catheter (Contrary Position)

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Warren, W. Talc Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusions Is Preferred Over the Pleurx Catheter (Contrary Position). Ann Surg Oncol 14, 2700–2701 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-006-9158-x

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