Thoracoscopic treatment of recurrent pleural effusions with and without implantation of a small-lumen indwelling pleural catheter – A bicentric retrospective study
This retrospective bicentric study compared VATS pleurodesis with versus without primary indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) placement for recurrent pleural effusions. Combined IPC implantation significantly reduced chest drainage duration and hospital length of stay without increasing complications or operative time. These findings suggest that integrating IPC into surgical pleural management may streamline postoperative chest drainage and enhance recovery in selected patients.
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