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Clinical observation on the efficacy of Xiaoshui decoction combined with intrapleural perfusion of cisplatin in treating malignant pleural effusion / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine ; (12): 257-261, 2008.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-236254
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the clinical efficacy of Xiaoshui decoction (XSD) combined with intrapleural perfusion of cisplatin in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty-one patients with malignant pleural effusion were randomly assigned to two groups. The treated group (26 patients) received oral administration of XSD combined with intrapleural perfusion of cisplatin, and the control group (25 patients) was only treated with intrapleural perfusion of cisplatin. The effects of the short-term efficacy, quality of life scores and clinical symptom scores of malignant pleural effusion were evaluated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The short-term efficacy in the treated group and the control group was 72.0% and 58.3%, respectively, and no significant difference was found (P>0.05). In contrast, the quality of life in the treated group was significantly improved compared to that of the control group (P<0.05), and so was the symptom remission (P<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The combined therapy of XSD and intrapleural perfusion of cisplatin did not show obvious improvement in short-term efficacy, but the therapy remarkably alleviated the symptoms and improved the quality of life of patients.</p>
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Perfusion / Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Cisplatin / Treatment Outcome / Pleural Cavity / Therapeutic Uses / Drug Therapy / Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Chinese journal of integrative medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Perfusion / Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Cisplatin / Treatment Outcome / Pleural Cavity / Therapeutic Uses / Drug Therapy / Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Chinese journal of integrative medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article