Medical And Surgical Management Of Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

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Treatment of pleural effusion is based on the underlying condition and whether the effusion is causing severe respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Diuretics and other heart failure medications are used to treat pleural effusion …

The modern diagnosis and management of pleural …

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There is an increasing drive to diagnose and manage effusions in the outpatient setting, with pleural …

Pleural Effusion Treatment & Management - Medscape

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Pleural Effusion - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in between the parietal and visceral pleura, called the …

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Pleural effusions most often occur following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and cardiac transplantation, but can also be seen following mitral and aortic …

Management of pleural effusions - ScienceDirect

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The alternative to medical management, particularly for persistent or recurrent pleural effusions, is a surgical approach, via VATS. Surgical management …

Medical and surgical treatment of parapneumonic …

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Objective: A panel was convened by the Health and Science Policy Committee of the American College of Chest Physicians to develop a clinical practice guideline on the …

Surgical management of pleural effusion2

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1. Surgical Management of Pleural Effusion. 2. Thoracentesis • A procedure to remove excess fluid in the pleural space • Indications: – Diagnostic: to …

Medical and surgical management of chylothorax and …

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Chylothorax is an uncommon form of pleural effusion that can be associated with traumatic and nontraumatic causes. Optimal management and outcome for patients with …

Clinical management of the patient with pleural effusion

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Pleural effusion is a frequent medical problem with a wide span of different causes. We wish to highlight the clinical management of the patient with pleural effusions but …