IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.11, sa.3, ss.254-258, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)
Background: Pleurodesis has been a widely used treatment option for recurrent and persistent pleural effusions and air leaks. However, an ideal pleurodesing agent has not been found yet. The purpose of this study was to investigate the dose dependent effects of bioglass on pleurodesis.