Local Treatment and Outcome

Number (N = 124)

Percentage

Invasive Procesdures

Pleural drainage and lavage

Iterative evacuation punctures

Surgery

Exsufflation

85

41

4

2

68.5

33.1

3.2

1.6

Respiratory Physiotherapy

100

80.6

Patient Outcomes

Favorable

Death

Discharge against medical advice

Transfer

91

23

06

04

73.4

18.5

4.8

3.2