Indwelling Pleural Catheters

Audra J Schwalk; David E Ost

doi:10.1016/j.ccm.2021.08.009

Indwelling Pleural Catheters

Clin Chest Med. 2021 Dec;42(4):739-750. doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2021.08.009.

Authors

Audra J Schwalk¹, David E Ost²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Professional Office Building II, 5939 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Unit 1462, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

PMID: 34774179
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2021.08.009

Abstract

Recurrent, symptomatic pleural effusions are common and can contribute to significant morbidity in affected patients. Various management options are available and indwelling pleural catheter placement is becoming more commonplace and is the preferred option in certain clinical scenarios. The body of literature pertaining to indwelling pleural catheter use has grown substantially over the last decade and the purpose of this review is to summarize the best available evidence.

Keywords: Indwelling pleural catheter; Malignant pleural effusion; Nonmalignant pleural effusion; Pleurodesis; Tunneled pleural catheter.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
Drainage
Humans
Pleural Effusion* / etiology
Pleural Effusion* / therapy
Pleural Effusion, Malignant* / therapy
Pleurodesis