Guided pleural drainage
Image-guided drain placement in the pleural space to evacuate fluid or empyema.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Large pleural effusion (infectious, malignant or cardiac), pleural empyema.
Procedure
US-guided drain insertion by direct or Seldinger technique. Duration: 15-30 minutes.
Risks
Pneumothorax, bleeding, lung/diaphragm injury, infection.
Recovery
Drain remains until cessation. Control chest X-ray.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne