Indwelling pleural catheter efficacy and safety in malignant vs. non-malignant pleural effusions: a prospective study

Key Points

• Indwelling pleural catheter shows improved efficacy in managing pleural effusions.
• Among participants, 80% experienced symptom relief with indwelling catheter use.
• Prospective analysis of catheter safety profiles demonstrates minimal adverse events.
• Findings indicate that treatment efficacy may differ between malignant and non-malignant effusions.