Catheter is placed called Tunneled indwelling pleural catheter, so you can have pleural effusion at home. Draining the catheter 2-3 times week or as directed by the physician. There is not an ...

For malignant pleural effusion draining the fluid from ... patients can go home and manage their effusion as an outpatient by draining the catheter using the appropriate supplies 2-3 times a ...