Pleural Effusion in an Obese Lady with CoVid 19: A Challenging Case

Authors: Colaut F*, Piazza A, Stecca T, Pauletti B, Greco A, Romagnoli M, Lucernoni P and Massani M

DOI: 10.23880/oajprs-16000s1-003

Special Issue 1: Healthy Life: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Abstract

CoVid-19 disease is a challenging health issue worldwide. This report describes the treatment of a huge pleural effusion on the right side in a lady positive to CoVid-19. Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) was performed and she has come to an excellent clearance of the pleural space. Post- perative period was uneventful and now this lady has been discharged. Moreover, after intervention she is no longer positive to CoVid-19. Probably an early chest tube would have had avoided a surgical intervention in this case. Eventually it is reasonable to consider CoVid-19 pneumonia as a brand-new field of investigation about inflammatory pathways.

Keywords: CoVid 19; Pleural Effusion; VATS

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