Various Treatment Modalities in Hepatic Hydrothorax: What Is Safe and Effective?

CONCLUSION: Serial thoracentesis may be recommended for management of hepatic hydrothorax and surgical management can be a useful option in patients with refractory hepatic hydrothorax, alternative to pigtail drainage.
PMID: 31538429 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - September 22, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Yoon JH, Kim HJ, Jun CH, Cho SB, Jung Y, Choi SK Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: research