Intrapleural Mitoxantrone in the Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusion

Results of chemical pleurodesis with mitoxantrone in malignant pleural effusion from breast cancer

“…Similar to the present study, in an earlier prospective study Musch et al [39] reported a 30-day success rate of 75%. A comparative study including bleomycin and mitoxantrone showed almost an equal 30-day response of 64% and 67% respectively [40].…”

Mitoxantrone pleurodesis to palliate malignant pleural effusion secondary to ovarian cancer

“…In a prospective study in 18 patients, Musch et al [25] reported a 30-day success rate of 75%. A comparative study including bleomycin and mitoxantrone showed almost an equal 30-day response of 64% and 67% respectively [26].…”