Empyema is considered to be a sub-classification of parapneumonic pleural effusion. A parapneumonic effusion describes the build-up of activated pleural fluid which is associated with a lung infection ...

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Median survival after effusion onset was 43 months, indicating prognostic importance and the need for timely treatment decisions. Pleural effusions in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) ...

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Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates; surgery ...

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) affects up to 15% of patients with cancer, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing. 1 - 4 Most cases are symptomatic; the most common symptoms are dyspnea due ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Thoracentesis is a common pulmonary procedure; however, great variability still exists in provider practices. Standard of care methods ranges from vacuum assisted to manual ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The average health care cost per patient in the indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) group was $40,179 vs. $46,640 ...

Pleural effusion is present in 50% to 80% of patients with acute heart failure, depending on image modality. We aim to describe the association between the presence and size of pleural effusion and ...

Pleural fluid is a transparent, serous liquid in the pleural cavity that lubricates the pleural surfaces and reduces friction during respiratory movements. 1 In clinical practice, pleural fluid holds ...

Pleural effusion, also called water on the lung, happens when fluid builds up in the space between your lungs and chest cavity. You may have symptoms, such as chest pain, depending on the cause. Thin ...

Pleural effusion, sometimes called water on the lung, is a buildup of fluid between the lungs and the chest cavity. It can result from pneumonia, heart failure, cancer, and other conditions. Pleural ...