Case Series

Intrapleural Tenecteplase for Complicated Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion

Table 2

Details regarding the intervention (tenecteplase) and postinterventional events.

S. No.Frequency of tenecteplase applicationAdditional interventions needed for pleural drainage after tenecteplaseChest X-ray picture following tenecteplase administrationConcomitant analgesics

1FourNoneImprovedParacetamol and naproxen
2OnceNoneClearParacetamol and ibuprofen
3OnceNoneClearNone
4TwiceNoneImprovedNone
5TwiceNoneClearTramadol
6TwiceThoracotomy and decorticationNo improvementNone
7TwiceNoneClearTramadol
8TwiceNoneClearNone
9TwiceNoneClearTramadol
10TwiceNoneClearNone
11OnceNoneClearTramadol
12TwiceNoneImprovedTramadol
13TwiceNoneClearParacetamol
14OnceNoneImprovedNone
15FourNoneClearNone