This Guideline provides advice on the investigation and management of:
a. Spontaneous pneumothorax
b. Undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusion
c. Pleural infection
d. Pleural malignancy
Please note that this has also been published in conjunction with the corresponding BTS Clinical Statement on Pleural Procedures. Both pieces of guidance are contained within the Full Supplement document found below.
The Guideline and Summary can also be accessed via the Thorax journal here: Full Guideline and Summary
Watch a BTS webinar introducing the new Pleural Guideline and Clinical Statement.
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| Title | Publication Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease | 20230701 July 2023 | BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease | READ MORE |
| Pleural Disease (full supplement) | 20230701 July 2023 | Supplement containing Pleural Disease Guideline and Pleural Procedures Statement | READ MORE |
| BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease: Summary of Guideline | 20230701 July 2023 | Summary of Guideline | READ MORE |
| BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease Appendix 1: Clinical Pathways/decision trees | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease Appendix 2: Guideline Development Group Members | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease Appendix 3: Clinical Questions | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease Appendix 4: Stakeholder Organisations | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix 1 (Pleural Disease): Literature search strategies | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix 2 (Pleural Disease): Research recommendations | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix A1 (Pleural Disease): Pneumothorax best acute management | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix A2 (Pleural Disease): Pneumothorax first episode resolution optimal management | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix A3 (Pleural Disease): Pneumothorax ongoing air leak optimal management | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix A4 (Pleural Disease): Pneumothorax optimal surgical approach | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix A5 (Pleural Disease): Pneumothorax optimal operation | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix B1 (Pleural Disease): Pleural effusion radiology diagnostic accuracy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix B2 (Pleural Disease): Pleural effusion image guided or non image guided | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix B3 (Pleural Disease): Pleural effusion optimal volume and container | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix B4 (Pleural Disease): Pleural effusion pleural fluid test diagnostic accuracy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix B5 (Pleural Disease): Pleural effusion serum biomarker diagnostic accuracy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix B6 (Pleural Disease): Pleural effusion pleural biopsy diagnostic accuracy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix C1 (Pleural Disease): Pleural infection best predictor of clinical outcomes | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix C2 (Pleural Disease): Pleural infection pleural fluid or radiology parameters | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix C3 (Pleural Disease): Pleural infection initial drainage strategy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix C4 (Pleural Disease): Pleural infection intrapleural therapy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix C5 (Pleural Disease): Pleural infection optimal surgical approach | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix C6 (Pleural Disease): Pleural infection optimal surgical method | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D1 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy best imaging modality | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D2 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy systemic therapy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D3 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy pleural aspiration versus talc slurry | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D4 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy IPC versus talc slurry | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D5 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy talc poudrage versus talc slurry | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D6 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy surgery versus talc slurry | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D7 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy non-expandable lung | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D8 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy intrapleural enzymes | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D9 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy IPC drainage strategies | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D10 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy intrapleural agents | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D11 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy intrapleural chemotherapy | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
| Online Appendix D12 (Pleural Disease): Pleural malignancy prognostic scores | 20230701 July 2023 | N/A | READ MORE |
