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Small-bore chest catheters (10 F) are effective for draining pleural effusions and pneumothorax. This study shows a low failure rate, supporting their use for most pleural pathologies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Chest tubes are essential for pleural cavity drainage.
  • Traditionally, large-bore catheters were standard, but small-bore catheters are increasingly used.
  • This study evaluates the clinical experience with small-bore chest catheters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy and safety of small-bore chest catheters (10 F) for various pleural pathologies.
  • To share clinical experience regarding the routine use of small-bore catheters in a clinic.
  • To compare findings with existing literature on chest tube usage.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 309 small-bore chest catheters (10 F) were inserted using the Seldinger technique in 287 patients over 5 years.
  • Common indications included malignant pleural effusion and pneumothorax.
  • Catheter dwell time and procedure success rates were recorded.

Main Results:

  • The average catheter duration was 5.6 days (5 days for pneumothorax, 6 days for malignant pleural effusion).
  • Effective pleurodesis was achieved for malignant pleural effusions.
  • The overall failure rate for small-bore catheters was 7.2%.

Conclusions:

  • Small-bore chest catheters demonstrate potential effectiveness for a wide range of pleural pathologies.
  • The findings support the use of small-bore catheters as a viable option in clinical practice.
  • This series contributes data on diverse pleural diseases managed with small-bore chest tubes.