Role Of Povidone-Iodine As An Effective And Safe Agent In Chemical Pleurodesis.
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ABSTRACT
Setting:
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Geetanjali medical college and hospital, UdaipurAim:
The study the efficacy and safety of povidone iodine in chemical pleurodesisMethodology:
A mixture of 20 ml of 10% povidone-iodine + 10 ml of 2% lignocaine + 70 ml of Normal saline was inserted through intercostal drainage tube.Results:
Total of 68 patients were taken into the study. Out of all, forty nine patients (72%) achieved confirmed complete response to treatment while nine patients (13.2%) achieved partial response. Failure of treatment was seen in ten (14.7%) patients. The overall success rate was 85.2%.Conclusions:
Pleurodesis with povidone iodine is a safe and effective method which can be used for chemical pleurodesis.
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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Année:
2018
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Article
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