Chest drainage or repeated thoracentesis for pleural infections: a clinical dilemma

Abstract Pleural infection is a key clinical challenge, especially in immunocompromised patients and in those with pulmonary comorbidities. Its incidence has increased owing to antibiotic resistance and aging of the population. While international guidelines recommend chest tube (CTD) placement for...

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Main Authors: Carmine Salerni, Michele Mondoni, Giovanni Sotgiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Pneumonia
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41479-025-00170-2
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