Author/Editor		Osrajnik, Ilonka; Varga, Tomaž
Title		Zdravljenje bolezni plevre
Translated title		Treatment of pleural diseases
Type		članek
Source		In: Hojs R, Krajnc I, Pahor A, et al, editors. Zbornik predavanj in praktikum 17. srečanje internistov in zdravnikov splošne medicine Iz prakse za prakso z mednarodno udeležbo; 2006 maj 19-20; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica Maribor,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 105-11
Language		slo
Abstract		Pleural effusion occurs either as a result of pleural disease or due to disorders of other organs. With diagnostic procedures the classification of pleural effusion into a transudate or an exudate should be made and the underlying disorder should be identified. The first-line invasive diagnostic procedure is thoracentesis, which can also be used as a therapeutic modality It is a safe procedure and can be repeated if necessary Pneumothorax is the most common complication. The underlying disorder causing pleural effusion should always be treated. The next therapeutic procedure is tube thoracostomy. A chest tube is inserted percutaneously into the pleural space, either under ultrasound or X-ray guidance. Indications include hemothorax, large pneumothorax and empyema. Patients with malignant pleural effusion can be treated with repeated thoracentesis. For patients who are in a good general condition, the best treatment is pleurodesis, which is used to produce serositis and subsequent fibrosis.
Descriptors		PLEURAL DISEASES DRAINAGE PLEURODESIS PLEURAL NEOPLASMS