Talc Poudrage

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A surgical procedure in which talc is insufflated into the pleural space during thoracoscopy to promote the adhesion of the visceral and parietal layers of the pleura as a treatment for recurring pleural effusion.

**Synonyms:** - Pleurodesis, Talc - Talc Pleurodesis