Malignant pleural effusion is common and causes disabling symptoms such as breathlessness. Treatments are palliative and centred around improving symptoms and quality of life but an optimal management strategy is yet to be universally agreed. A novel pump system, allowing fluid to be moved from the pleural space to the urinary bladder, may have a role for the management of recurrent malignant pleural effusion. We hereby describe the first animal study using this device and the results of the first application in patients.

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恶性胸腔积液中的新型胸膜泵：从动物模型到人

恶性胸腔积液很常见，会导致呼吸困难等致残症状。治疗是姑息性的，以改善症状和生活质量为中心，但最佳管理策略尚未得到普遍认同。一种允许液体从胸膜腔转移到膀胱的新型泵系统可能在治疗复发性恶性胸腔积液中发挥作用。我们在此描述使用该设备的首次动物研究以及首次应用于患者的结果。