Related Experiment Video For Chronic pleural effusions
Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Laparoscopic-Assisted Seldinger Technique for Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Published on: May 23, 2025
Indwelling pleural catheter insertion technique
George-Bucur Delaca1, Ioana-Medeea Titu1, Florin Teterea2
1Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Leon Daniello Clinical Hospital of Pneumology, Thoracic Surgery Department, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Abstract:
This video tutorial is a step-by-step demonstration of the indwelling pleural catheter insertion technique in a patient who was diagnosed with malignant pleural effusions due to multiple metastases. Placing an indwelling pleural catheter is a novel method to treat chronic pleural effusions, especially secondary to malignancies. This method is particularly useful in patients with a trapped lung or with reduced life expectancy in whom more-invasive procedures are contraindicated. Indwelling pleural catheters are well tolerated.
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