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Chemical pleurodesis is the instillation of either sterile talc or erythromycin to produce irritation or inflammation of the pleura. With bedside pleurodesis or tube thoracostomy pleurodesis, sterile talc is mixed with lidocaine and sterile water to create a talc slurry.
Depending on the underlying cause, other treatment options that are sometimes considered include: 1  Pleurodesis. In this procedure, a special chemical (a sclerosant) is injected into the pleural space. 2  Leaving a permanent drain in place so the fluid can drain out as and when it forms.