ABSTRACT

Pleurodesis is the iatrogenic induction of symphysis of the visceral and parietal pleura. e aim of pleurodesis is to obliterate the pleural space and prevent the accumulation of uid or air.

e main indications for pleurodesis are recurrent symptomatic, most commonly malignant, pleural eusions, and pneumothoraces. In selected cases, pleurodesis is performed for benign pleural eusions.