Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly faster pleural effusion absorption (8 ± 4 d vs 12 ± 6 d; P < 0.01), significantly more improvement in pleural thickening (1.50 ± 0.25 mm vs 3.10 ± 0.30 mm; P < 0.05), a significantly shorter length of hospital stay (11 ± 3 d vs 18 ± 6 d; P < 0.01), and significantly lower puncture-related expenses (269 ± 24 yuan vs 475 ± 50 yuan; P < 0.05), as well as alleviated pain. CONCLUSIONS: Continuous thoracic close drainage using central venous catheter is superior to repeated thoracocentesis in the treatment of tuberculous pleurisy in children, and it holds promise for clinical application in pediatric patients.
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Authors | Jiang-Bing Jin, Xian-Xiang Song, Yong-Hai Zhou, Chang-Chong Li |
Journal | Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics
(Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 15
Issue 7
Pg. 526-9
(Jul 2013)
ISSN: 1008-8830 [Print] China |
PMID | 23866272
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Central Venous Catheters
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Drainage
(methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Tuberculosis, Pleural
(therapy)
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