Indwelling pleural catheters for non-malignant effusions: a multicentre review of practice [1]
This multcenter UK review identified 57 patients who underwent indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) insertion for benign causes, primarily hepatic hydrothorax and non-infectious pleuritis. Infection occurred in 3.5% and successful pleurodesis was achieved in 33% at a median of 71 days. Hepatic hydrothorax was associated with a much lower rate of pleurodesis.
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