Sachin Jain1, R B Deoskar2, M S Barthwal3, K E Rajan4. 1. Post Graduate Resident (Med & Respiratory Diseases), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. 2. Classified Specialist (Med & Respiratory Diseases), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt. 3. Classified Specialist (Med and Respiratory Med), Military Hospital, Namkum. 4. Ex Sr Adv (Med & Respiratory Diseases), MH(CTC), Pune-40.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To study the efficacy and complications of percutaneous small bore pigtail catheters for tube thoracostomy. METHODS: 50 cases of pleural effusion requiring drainage were enrolled in the study. Pigtail catheters of the size 9 to 12 F were used. RESULTS: The procedure was successful in 46/50 (92%) cases. Fibrinolytic therapy and pleurodesis was successful through these tubes. Complications included blockade in 4 (8%), small pneumothorax in 10 (20%) and chest pain at tube thoracostomy site requiring analgesics in 30 (60%). CONCLUSION: Small bore pigtail catheters are safe, comfortable, cost effective and have few complications especially in loculated pleural effusions.
BACKGROUND: To study the efficacy and complications of percutaneous small bore pigtail catheters for tube thoracostomy. METHODS: 50 cases of pleural effusion requiring drainage were enrolled in the study. Pigtail catheters of the size 9 to 12 F were used. RESULTS: The procedure was successful in 46/50 (92%) cases. Fibrinolytic therapy and pleurodesis was successful through these tubes. Complications included blockade in 4 (8%), small pneumothorax in 10 (20%) and chest pain at tube thoracostomy site requiring analgesics in 30 (60%). CONCLUSION: Small bore pigtail catheters are safe, comfortable, cost effective and have few complications especially in loculated pleural effusions.
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