What are the methods of pleural effusion

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My friend is a doctor. When I chatted with her some time ago, I talked about her recent hydrothorax pumping operation. The first time I heard this term, I was very curious, so I asked her to do some popular science for me. Today, let me talk about the method of hydrothorax pumping.

What are the methods of pleural effusion

First: pleural effusion is called "thoracentesis" in medicine, which is a kind of professional operation technology. Pleural effusion is generally taken local anesthesia, so patients will not feel definite pain. Complications of pleural effusion include pneumothorax, failure of pleural effusion, bleeding, subcutaneous emphysema, pain, infection, syncope (rare), etc. On the whole, it is relatively safe.

Second: closed thoracic drainage is often used in the treatment of pleural effusion (including empyema) caused by pneumonia; because the effect of this kind of effusion only depends on antibacterial drugs is not necessarily good, closed drainage can lead out the infected effusion as soon as possible, which is conducive to the control of infection. In addition, closed drainage can also be used in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion, which can achieve the effect of relieving symptoms.

Third, doctors will decide whether to do it, where to do it, and what problems may exist according to the specific situation of patients. Before the operation is determined, the doctor will explain to the patient and his family and obtain informed consent. Some patients in good general condition, the condition is relatively simple, pleural effusion pumping can be carried out in the outpatient treatment room. However, if the diagnosis is difficult or the condition is serious, it is better to be hospitalized.

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For some patients do not understand the professional terms can seek the doctor's explanation and then do related treatment, according to their own specific situation to do specific treatment is the most reliable. Therefore, if the volume of effusion is large, we will generally take the method of pumping pleural fluid, plus anti tuberculosis drugs, hormones, etc., to avoid this problem. Surgical treatment is generally put chest tube, the effusion drainage, internal medicine generally use syringe out, it is recommended to go to the hospital