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Diagnostic work-up of pleural effusions.
Respiration. 2008;75(1):4-13
Authors: Froudarakis ME
A wide range of diseases may be the cause of an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. Pleural effusion is a major diagnostic problem, since the pleura is an inner cavity with no direct access. The aim of this review is to provide a practical approach to the investigation of the patient presenting with pleural effusion. This should help to accurately diagnose pleural effusion and keep time-consuming, but necessary, invasive investigations to the minimum.
PMID: 18185024 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]