Malignant pleural effusion - from biology to outcomes
DAY 2
Chaired by: Professor Kevin Blyth (Glasgow) and Dr Eleanor Mishra (Norfolk and Norwich)
| 4:15pm |
The biological effects of pleural fluid on malignant progression - translational evidence on mechanism |
| 4:45pm |
Changing the paradigm for IPCs and Thoracoscopy - the AMPLE 3 RCT results |
| 5:15pm | Outcomes in randomised trials of malignant effusion - core outcomes and patient priorities Dr Alexandra Dipper (Bristol) |
4:15 PM
90 MINUTE SESSION
Learning objectives
- To understand the current scientific evidence on pleural fluid biological effects on malignant growth.
- To review evidence on optimal treatment of MPE including surgical options on the basis of RCT data.
- To review best outcomes in clinical trials of malignant effusion, and how these should be applied in clinical practice.