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
16 doctors
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne