Complicated Pleural Infection is Associated With Prolonged Recovery and Reduced Functional Ability.
Austin M MeggyesyCandice L WilshireAdam J BogradShih Ting ChiuChristopher R GilbertNajib M RahmanEihab O BedawiEric VallieresJed A GordenPublished in: Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology (2024)
Patients with a CPI had a lower QOL compared with average US citizens. Surgically managed patients reported improved physical functioning but worse pain compared with patients managed with IPFT. Patients returned to work within 4 weeks of discharge, and nearly half reported their ability to work effectively was impacted by their recovery. With further research into recovery timelines, patients may be appropriately counselled for expectations.