A trial looking at treatment for fluid around the lung caused by mesothelioma (MesoVATS)

This trial looked at 2 procedures for people with pleural mesothelioma to see which works best to prevent a buildup of fluid around the lung.

Pleural mesothelioma is cancer of the lining of the lungs (pleura). It can cause fluid to collect between the lining of the lung and the lining of the chest wall. This is called a pleural effusion . It causes shortness of breath because the fluid gets in the way and the lungs cannot expand fully.