Objective: To determine the comparative effectiveness of common pleural drainage procedures for treatment of pneumonia complicated by parapneumonic effusion (ie, complicated pneumonia).

If drainage is indicated, the patient will do as many times as necessary for to be cured. There is not an exact limit for draining a pleural effusion. However, in recurring cases of pleural ...

The tube can either be aspirated intermittently or continuously, depending on the rate of pleural fluid that is being produced. Intermittent drainage is sufficient for most cases and allows for ...

A retrospective evaluation of pleural intervention data in the UK reveals that inadequate use of thoracic ultrasound ...

Background: Chest drains are routinely used after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resections to evacuate ...

A local randomised feasibility trial comparing chest tube drainage to therapeutic aspiration in infected pleural effusions. This study is not yet published. A national randomised controlled trial ...

Background: Chest drains are routinely used after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lung resections to evacuate fluid and air from the ...

This trial, the first randomized study on thoracentesis for pleural effusion in heart failure, found that adding routine ...

Pneumonectomy balanced drain maintains pleural cavity pressure between +1 and - 13 cmH2O. Consequently Anemos is composed of three chambers: a collection chamber with 2 liter capacity and two ...

frequent drainage, and prolonged hospital stays. "The ACES™ System represents a significant leap forward in pleural effusion management," said Dr. Mark Block, Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery ...

The trial concluded March 25, and with FDA approval already secured, the device is expected to reach the general market soon after. With its participation, Memorial Healthcare System continues its ...