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Intercostal Drainage (ICD)

Safe chest-tube placement for pneumothorax, hydrothorax and post-surgical drainage.

About this service

Safe bedside Intercostal Drainage (ICD / chest tube) placement for pneumothorax, large pleural effusion, empyema and post-operative drainage — performed by experienced pulmonologists with continuous monitoring.

  • Sterile bedside procedure under local anaesthesia
  • Daily review and graded removal
  • On-site X-ray to confirm placement
  • Pain management and physiotherapy support

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