Chong SW, et al. - Among patients (n=8) in whom recurrent pneumothoraces or pleural effusions were managed by chemical pleurodesis with ethanol sclerosant via video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, researchers measured post-procedure blood alcohol concentration levels. Preoperatively as well as at 30 and 60 minutes postoperatively and on postoperative days 1 and 3, the participants were examined using the postoperative quality of recovery scale. Findings revealed that instillation of ethanol sclerosant resulted in significant systemic absorption of ethanol, which could potentially influence the quality of recovery in patients.