Thoracoscopy and talc poudrage compared with intercostal drainage and talc slurry infusion to manage malignant pleural effusion: the TAPPS RCT

RCT (n=330) found no additional clinical or cost-effectiveness benefit in performing talc poudrage at thoracoscopy over bedside chest drain and talc slurry for the management of malignant pleural effusion (pleurodesis failure at 90 days in 22% and 24%, respectively).

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National Institute for Health Research