Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Recurrent Pleural Effusion in a Centenarian: A Case Report
Tunneled IPCs represent a valuable therapeutic option for elderly patients who are not candidates for more invasive procedures. Adequate caregiver education and regular follow-up are essential to optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications. Further prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and refine treatment strategies for this vulnerable patient population.
Authors
- Casimiro Eugenio Giorgetta
- Sara Cagnetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-6967)
- Giuseppe Naldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8582-1606)
- Eugenio Ravalli
- Francesco Inzirillo
- Paolo Scanagatta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1619-6453)
- G Ancona
Institutions
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale della Valtellina e Alto Lario (IT)
- Ospedale Eugenio Morelli (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annali Italiani di Chirurgia
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.62713/aic.3866
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00