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How to Do Pleurodesis?

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How to Do Pleurodesis?

The pleurodesis will usually be carried out through the tube (chest drain

chest drain
A chest tube (chest drain, thoracic catheter, tube thoracostomy, or intercostal drain) is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space or mediastinum.
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) that has already been put into your chest, to drain away the fluid or air that has collected in your pleural space. Once your chest has drained completely, the pleurodesis drug will be put into your chest through this drain.

What equipment is needed for a pleurodesis?

The other equipment required for pleurodesis besides sclerosing agent include: A patent intercostal drain with three-way stopper attached. 25ml of 1% lignocaine injection. Sterile gloves.

How long does pleurodesis procedure take?

The operation takes about 1.5 hours. The chest drain will remain in place for around 3-5 days. Your doctor will remove the chest drain and take an X-ray to confirm the lung has re-expanded. If all is well, you can go home.

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