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Editorial
. 2023 Aug 31;15(8):4141-4142.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-23-809. Epub 2023 Aug 1.

Is indwelling pleural catheter placement worthwhile for pleural effusion after lung resection?

Jackson Ka-Chun Leung  1 , Ka-Yan Chiang  1 , Macy Mei-Sze Lui  1
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Editorial

Is indwelling pleural catheter placement worthwhile for pleural effusion after lung resection?

Jackson Ka-Chun Leung et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Pleural effusion; indwelling pleural catheter (IPC); lung resection.

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-23-809/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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