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Chest X-ray (A) and thoracic ultrasound (B) images showing a large left-sided pleural effusion.
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ICD but was incomplete as the fluid had become highly viscous (Fig. 1). In an attempt to reduce fluid viscosity and promote further drainage, 5 mg dornase alfa and 10 mg alteplase were administered intrapleurally via the ICD.
Chest X-ray (A) and thoracic ultrasound (B) images showing near-complete resolution of the left-sided pleural effusion post intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy and drainage.
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Postdrainage chest X-ray and thoracic ultrasound showed only minimal residual effusion and the patient was discharged home the same day (Fig. 2).