Pleurosis is a procedure that involves inserting a drug into the space between the lung and chest, called pleural space, which will induce an inflammatory process, causing the lung to adhere to the chest wall, in order to prevent the accumulation of fluid or air in this space.
This technique is generally used in situations where there is excessive accumulation of air or fluid in the pleural space, which can occur in diseases such as pneumothorax, tuberculosis, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, among others.
- Pleurodesis is a technique indicated in people who have a recurrent pneumothorax or a buildup of excess fluid around the lungs.
- Preventing them from dilating normally.
- Learn how to identify pneumothorax symptoms.
Excess fluid in the lungs can be caused by heart failure, pneumonia, tuberculosis, cancer, liver or kidney disease, inflammation of the pancreas, or rheumatoid arthritis and can cause symptoms such as pain, cough and shortness of breath.
Before the procedure, your doctor may give an anesthetic so that the person is more relaxed and pain-free.
During the procedure, a drug is injected through a tube, a drug in the pleural space, which is located between the lung and chest, causing irritation and irritation of the tissues, resulting in the formation of scar tissue that facilitates adhesion between the lung and the chest wall, thus preventing the accumulation of air and liquids. There are several remedies that can be used in this procedure, however, the most common are talc and tetracyclines.
Your doctor may also use a procedure at the same time as ensuring fluid drainage and air around your lungs.
Although rare, some complications that can occur after pleurosis are infection, fever, and pain in the area where the procedure was performed.
After the procedure, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days. At hospital discharge, the person must change the dressing every day according to the instructions of health professionals.
Also, avoid touching the wound, avoid taking medications or applying creams or ointments to the area without medical advice, avoid showering or going to swimming pools until the wound is healed and avoid lifting heavy objects.