Pleurodesis: A review of the indications, techniques, and complications

Pleurodesis: A review of the indications, techniques, and complications

Pleurodesis is a procedure which obliterates the pleural cavity with the intent of preventing reaccumulation of fluid or air in the pleural cavity. The common indications for performing pleurodesis include malignant pleural effusions and recurrent pneumothorax. Various techniques to perform pleurode...

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Main Authors: Venkata Nagarjuna Maturu, Narendra Kumar Narahari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu
Subjects:
autologous blood patch pleurodesis
indwelling pleural catheters
iodopovidone
malignant pleural effusions
pleurodesis
recurrent pneumothorax
talc poudrage
talc slurry
Online Access:http://www.japt.in/article.asp?issn=2772-6355;year=2021;volume=4;issue=3;spage=112;epage=118;aulast=Maturu

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