Intrapleural enzyme therapy (IET) improves outcomes in adult inpatients with complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion or empyema.

Abstract: Medical imaging techniques are the most popular non-invasive methods to diagnose chest diseases. Chest X-ray scans are employed commonly to detect chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and ...

Abstract: Thoracostomy involves draining fluid from the pleural cavity using chest tubes. This medical intervention is currently performed manually by inserting a hollow flexible tube, risking damage ...