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Study aim
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of betadine as a chemical agent for pleurisy, which will be performed in two steps.
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Design
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This study was performed on 40 patients with refractory pleural effusion. The present intervention involves injecting 20 cc of 10% betadine with 5 cc of lidocaine and 60 cc of normal saline. The injection is done through a catheter. Two hours after the injection, the catheter is closed and the position is changed, and after 2 hours, the catheter valve is opened again, and finally, after 24 hours, the catheter is removed. After the intervention, patients are cared for.
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Settings and conduct
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The present study is a clinical trial with one arm that will be performed in 1400 in Afzalipour Hospital in Kerman. In this study, which will be done as a pilot
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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In this study, patients with refractory pleural effusion with adhesions and a history of VATS and thoracoscopy met the inclusion criteria.
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Intervention groups
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In this study, patients with refractory pleural effusion with adhesions and a history of VATS and thoracoscopy met the inclusion criteria. The present intervention included injection of 20 cc of 10% betadine with 5 cc of lidocaine and 60 cc of normal It is saline. The injection is done through a catheter. Two hours after the injection, the catheter is closed and the position is changed, and after 2 hours, the catheter valve is opened again, and finally, after 24 hours, the catheter is removed. After the intervention, patients are cared for.
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Main outcome variables
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Age, sex, type of pleural effusion, duration of follow-up, effectiveness, side effects, reduction of pleural effusion, reduction of clinical symptoms