From: Simple intrapleural hyperthermia at thoracoscopic exploration to treat malignant pleural effusion
Characteristic | Value |
---|---|
Age, years (mean ± SD) | 54.2 ± 12.7 |
Gender, n (%) | |
Male | 11 (32.4 %) |
Female | 23 (67.6 %) |
Primary malignancy, n (%) | |
Lung | 10 (29.4 %) |
Breast | 11 (32.4 %) |
Ovarian | 6 (17.6 %) |
Other | 7 (20.6 %) |
Laterality, n (%) | |
Right | 16 (47.1 %) |
Left | 10 (29.4 %) |
Bilateral | 8 (23.5 %) |
Histologic confirmation, n (%) | |
Confirmed MPE | 24 (70.6 %) |
Unconfirmed MPE | 10 (29.4 %) |
Preoperative pleural drainage, n (%) | 30 (88.2 %) |