Comparison on Efficacy and Safety of Two Methods in the Treatment of Tuberculous Pleural Effusion Combined with HIV Infection

[Objective]To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of two different methods in the treatment of tuberculous pleural effusion combined with HIV infection.[Methods]26 cases in the treatment group were treated by closed thoracic drainage with central venous catheter, 28 cases in the control group received traditional thoracentesis, 2~3 times a week. The absorption time of pleural effusion, complication, times of thoracentesis, occupational exposure of medical staff and hospitalization days were observe.[Results]In the treatment group, the absorption time of pleural effusion was (10.35±3.02) d, there were 26 times of thoracentesis, 2 cases of complication, 1 case of occupational exposure, and hospitalization days was (19.88±3.51) d. In the control group, the absorption time of pleural effusion was (23.89±4.01) d, there were 86times of thoracentesis, 9 cases of complication, 1 case of occupational exposure, and hospitalization days was (31.55±7.96) d.[Conclusion]The clinical efficacy and safety of closed thoracic drainage with central venous catheter is better than those of traditional thoracentesis in the treatment of tuberculous pleural effusion combined with HIV infection