PLEURODESIS WITH POVIDONE-IODINE: OUR EXPERIENCE IN MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION

Dr. Dipak Kumar Bhattacharyya; Dr Ridip Mazumdar

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

PLEURODESIS WITH POVIDONE-IODINE: OUR EXPERIENCE IN MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSION

Dr. Dipak Kumar Bhattacharyya, Dr Ridip Mazumdar

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: Malignant pleural effusion is a frequently encountered condition. One of the procedures to treat this condition is chemical pleurodesis.. Aim of the study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of povidine–iodine as an agent of chemical pleurodesis. METHOD: Records of patients with malignant pleural effusion admitted in Assam Medical College and Hospital and treated by chemical pleurodesis using povidone–iodine in CTVS unit from January 2016 to December 2018 was reviewed and analyzed to document its efficacy and safety. RESULTS: Total 30 patients had undergone povidone–iodine pleurodesis during this period. Overall success of the procedure was observed in 26 (86.67%) and the procedure failed in 4(13.33%). Complications noted were chest pain in 13.33% and fever in 6.67% patients. CONCLUSIONS: Povidone–iodine is an effective and safe agent for chemical pleurodesis. It can be used to treat malignant pleural effusion.