Aim: The study the efficacy and safety of povidone iodine in chemical pleurodesis

Methodology: 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.