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Abstract
We recommend that even in old patients with severe COPD, who could not tolerate chemical pleurodesis, pleurodesis with 50% dextrose should be considered since it is a relatively safe and efficient method.
期刊介绍:
Respirology Case Reports is an open-access online journal dedicated to the publication of original clinical case reports, case series, clinical images and clinical videos in all fields of respiratory medicine. The Journal encourages the international exchange between clinicians and researchers of experiences in diagnosing and treating uncommon diseases or diseases with unusual presentations. All manuscripts are peer-reviewed through a streamlined process that aims at providing a rapid turnaround time from submission to publication.