Novel mouse model of indwelling pleural catheter in mice with malignant pleural effusion.
ERJ Open Res 2019;
5:00226-2018. [PMID:
31149621 PMCID:
PMC6536859 DOI:
10.1183/23120541.00226-2018]
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Abstract
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is an indicator of advanced stage malignancy. There are an estimated 150 000 to 200 000 cases of MPE diagnosed annually in the USA [1]. During the past 10 years, the types of cancer treatment and pleural procedures available for MPE have expanded leading to improved stratification and better individualisation of treatment [2]. A recently published prognostic score (PROMISE score) improved prediction of the 3 month risk of death in patients with MPE, thereby improving the selection of appropriate management strategies [3].
This novel mouse model mimics malignant pleural effusion drainage using an indwelling pleural catheter in humans, and provides direct access to the pleural space potentially enabling the testing of intrapleural therapies in the treatment of MPE.bit.ly/2W2kzO0
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