Prediction of Time to Next Therapeutic Thoracentesis and Identification of Risk Factors of Rapid Pleural Fluid Recurrence: A Prospective Observational Study

Conclusion: Patients and physicians were equally unable to predict the time to next therapeutic thoracentesis. Daily fluid production and large effusion size were associated with increased risk of rapid pleural fluid recurrence, while septations were associated with a decreased risk. This may guide patients and physicians in when to expect a need for therapeutic thoracentesis.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research