Sclerosing agents are substances that cause scar tissue to fix a moving part.
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Mechanism of Action of Sclerosing Agents
Outlines the goals of sclerotherapy, various ways it works, the types of sclerosants, and guiding principles. - Mechanism of Action of Sclerosing Agents
http://www.medrehab.com/sclerosing_solutions.php
The Pulmonology Channel provides this article about treatment of pleural effusion with the use of sclerosing agents. According to the article, two conditions which require special consideration include malignant effusion and empyema. - Pleural Effusion
http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/pleuraleffusion/treatment.shtml