Study of Pigtail Catheters for Tube Thoracostomy |
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| Authors: | Sachin Jain RB Deoskar MS Barthwal KE Rajan |
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| Affiliation: | *Post Graduate Resident (Med & Respiratory Diseases), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt;+Classified Specialist (Med & Respiratory Diseases), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt;#Classified Specialist (Med and Respiratory Med), Military Hospital, Namkum;**Ex Sr Adv (Med & Respiratory Diseases), MH(CTC), Pune-40 |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundTo study the efficacy and complications of percutaneous small bore pigtail catheters for tube thoracostomy.Methods50 cases of pleural effusion requiring drainage were enrolled in the study. Pigtail catheters of the size 9 to 12 F were used.ResultsThe 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%).ConclusionSmall bore pigtail catheters are safe, comfortable, cost effective and have few complications especially in loculated pleural effusions.Key Words: Pigtail catheter, Tube thoracostomy |
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| Keywords: | Pigtail catheter Tube thoracostomy |
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