A randomized pilot study evaluates video-assisted thoracoscopic partial pleurectomy-decortication versus indwelling pleural catheter for treating trapped lung in pleural mesothelioma. This research aims to assess feasibility and potential benefits for patients with this challenging condition.
randomised pilot and feasibility study comparing video assisted thoracoscopic partial pleurectomy decortication with indwelling pleural catheter for trapped lung in pleural mesothelioma
Original title: “Randomised pilot and feasibility study comparing video-assisted thoracoscopic partial pleurectomy-decortication with indwelling pleural catheter for trapped lung in pleural mesothelioma.”