Current Situation and Management of Pleural Effusion in PHI Clinical Hospital Tetovo
AJTES Vol 9, No 1, January 2025
Rexhepi R, et al. - Current Situation and Management of Pleural Effusion...

Keywords

pleural effusion
lung cancer
thoracocentesis

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Rexhepi, R., Arifi, S., Rexhepi, M., Dokic, D., & Ruskovska, T. (2025). Current Situation and Management of Pleural Effusion in PHI Clinical Hospital Tetovo. Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, 9(1), 1635-1640. https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i1.422

Abstract

Introduction: Pleural effusion is a disturbance in the balance between fluid production and elimination in the pleural space, resulting in abnormal fluid accumulation. It can result from various medical conditions related to the lungs and pleura or systemic diseases. Identifying the etiology of pleural effusion is essential for effective treatment. According to Light's criteria, pleural effusions are transudative and exudative.

Material and Methods: For this research, we collected data from the existing documentation in the Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Allergology at PHI Clinical Hospital Tetovo from June 2022 to June 2023. This study included 133 patients with dyspnea, persistent chest pain, fatigue, hemoptysis, cough, a history of past illnesses, and other comorbid conditions. The data collection process was rigorous, and we followed ethical guidelines to ensure the reliability of our findings.

Results: The patients included in our study were between 36 to 84 years old. Of them, 72,9% were males, and 27,1% were females. 85,7% were smokers, and 14,3% were non-smokers. 75,0% of patients complained of dyspnea, and 24,8% had hemoptysis. From the ultrasonography findings, 15,0% had an alteration in the left lung, 11,3% in the right lung, 20,3% of patients were punctuated to the left side, and 24,8% were punctuated to the right lung. In comparison, 1,5% were punctuated to both sides. In 2,3% of the subjects, computed tomography described an effusion in the left lung.

Conclusion: The results suggest that pleural effusion is associated with various diseases, especially heart failure and malignant diseases. Our study underscores the importance of early detection of the cause of pleural effusion and the underlying disease for successfully managing and treating the disease. The insights from our research can guide healthcare professionals in developing effective treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes.

https://doi.org/10.32391/ajtes.v9i1.422
Rexhepi R, et al. - Current Situation and Management of Pleural Effusion...

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