What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of high-dose povidone-iodine for pleurodesis in patients with cytology-negative exudative pleural effusions.

March 29, 2026Open Access

Pleuroscopy with High-dose Povidone-iodine Pleurodesis for Cytology-negative Exudative Pleural Effusions: A Single-center Experience

AKAmnah KhalidElmhurst Hospital Center VPVictor Perez-GutierrezElmhurst Hospital Center VGV.T. Gonuguntla

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The aim is to assess the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of high-dose povidone-iodine for pleurodesis in patients with cytology-negative exudative pleural effusions.
Single-center observational study
High-dose povidone-iodine administered via pleuroscopy
Evaluation of patient outcomes and safety measures
Effective pleurodesis achieved in a significant number of patients
Minimal adverse effects reported
Procedure found to be feasible and safe in the studied population

Resumen

Background: To determine the efficacy, feasibility, and safety of high-dose povidone-iodine for pleurodesis administered via pleuroscopy in patients with malignant pleural effusion (MPE).

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Khalid et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c1d7de0f0f753b39bfc7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.58585/respend.2025-0034

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