Pleural fixation (adhesion)

Due to the high rate of spontaneous pneumothorax recurrence, in order to prevent recurrence, pure physicochemicals, immune activators, fibrin supplements, medical adhesives, and biostimulants are introduced into the pleural cavity, and the pleura and parietal pleura are adhered, thereby Depletion of the pleural space, leaving nowhere to accumulate air, is known as "pleurodesis."

Was this article helpful?

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.