Early discharge for patients with benign pleural effusions using a Wayne catheter (pigtail) chest drain - analysis of safety, complications, and quality of life.
Andre MiottoPedro Augusto Antunes HondaDaniela Cristina Almeida DiasJorge Henrique RivabenMarcio BotterBruno Fernando BinottoJulio Mott Ancona LopezPublished in: Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes (2022)
the outpatient use of pleural catheters of the Wayne type (pigtail) proved to be feasible, safe and with a low associated infection rate. This is a viable option for selected patients.