Table 2: Complications after insertion of the tunneled pleural catheter.
Complications | Catheter number n = 26 (%) |
During the procedure | |
No complication | 25 (96.2%) |
Associated with local anesthetic | 1 (3.8%) |
Early complications (1-7 days post-catheter) | |
Pneumothorax | 1 (3.8%) |
Pain | 1 (3.8%) |
Late complications ( > 7 days post-catheter) | |
Catheter dislocation | 1 (3.8%) |
Catheter obstruction | 3 (11.5%) |
Metastatic implant | 1 (3.8%) |
Empyema | 1 (3.8%) |
Catheter patency |