Development a predictive nomogram for spontaneous pleurodesis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural effusion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) insertion is associated with fewer subsequent procedures and higher rates of spontaneous pleurodesis (SP) in patients with malignant pleural effusion (MPE). However, long-term pleural drains may cause psychological and physical distress. Additionally, only a portion of patients can benefit from IPC insertion and ultimately have them removed. The nomogram reflects the influence of different factors on outcome visually, enabling clinics to assess the optimal population. Thus, the objective of this study was to develop and validate a novel nomogram to predict successful SP in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with MPE treated with IPC.

Methods

We reviewed data on the use of IPC insertion for MPE in patients with NSCLC and a

SUBMITTER: Tan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898402 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature