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  1. Pleurodesis: Procedure, Types & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic

    Nov 26, 2025 · Pleurodesis is a procedure that seals the space between the pleural layers around your lungs (pleural space) to prevent lung collapses or fluid buildup that make it hard to breathe.

  2. Pleurodesis: Complications, Side Effects, and Recovery

    Mar 23, 2018 · Pleurodesis is a procedure to adhere your lungs to your chest wall. We explain the procedure, the recovery process, and its potential complications.

  3. Pleurodesis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 25, 2023 · Pleurodesis is a procedure performed to obliterate the pleural space to prevent recurrent pleural effusions, pneumothorax, or to treat a persistent pneumothorax.

  4. Chemical pleurodesis for the prevention of recurrent pleural effusion

    Feb 3, 2025 · Pleurodesis is a procedure that obliterates the pleural space to prevent recurrent pleural effusion. It is most commonly performed by inducing intrapleural inflammation, with consequent fibrin …

  5. Pleurodesis: Attaching the lung to the chest wall to control fluid or ...

    What is pleurodesis? Pleurodesis is a procedure that involves putting a mildly irritant mineral powder into the space between your lung and chest wall (pleural space). It is done to try to ‘stick’ the lung to the …

  6. Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Pleurodesis: What

    Aug 10, 2025 · What is Pleurodesis? ‌ Pleurodesis is a procedure designed to get rid of the space between your lung and your chest wall to keep air or fluid from collecting there.

  7. What Is a Pleurodesis? Procedure and Recovery Explained

    Aug 21, 2025 · Pleurodesis is a medical procedure for the pleural space, which is the area between the lungs and chest wall. Its primary aim is to prevent fluid or air re-accumulation, offering relief from …

  8. Pleurodesis: What to Expect at Home - Kaiser Permanente

    Pleurodesis (say "pler-oh-DEE-sus") is treatment to keep fluid from building up around your lungs. After this treatment, you should be able to breathe better and feel more comfortable. You may have pain …

  9. Pleurodesis: Types, Purpose, Procedure, and More - Healthgrades

    Jul 26, 2022 · Learn about the types of pleurodesis and what to expect with a pleurodesis procedure. This guide also covers risks and alternative treatments.

  10. What Is a Pleurodesis and When Is It Needed? - ScienceInsights

    Nov 15, 2025 · Pleurodesis is a medical procedure that permanently eliminates the space between the lung and the chest wall, preventing the reaccumulation of air or fluid. This space, called the pleural …