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Old 07-19-2006, 02:29 PM   #7
CLTann
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My sister underwent pluedesis using talc as the irritant. Then they strapped her on a rotating device so that talc could be evenly distributed. It took about 2 to 3 days for the drainage to stop.

After this procedure, there would be no pleural effusion.

I often wonder why do we need the pleural space in the first place. After closing the space, she had no ill effects.

Ann
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