Cool Pigtail Catheter Ideas. Web pigtail catheter insertion is a practical method for treatment of recurrent hepatic hydrothorax with a low rate of complications. Web the aim of the study was to determine the role of pigtail catheters in adult population for drainage of pleural effusion.

Our aim was to compare effectiveness between pcs and cts by performing the first randomized controlled trial (rct). All consecutive patients with pleural effusion requiring drainage were subjected to either tube thoracostomy or. Video figures/media metrics volume 90% 00:00.