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Review
. 2005 Mar 14:72:31-47.
doi: 10.1093/bmb/ldh040. Print 2004.

Pleural effusion: a structured approach to care

Najib M Rahman  1 , Stephen J Chapman, Robert J O Davies
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Review

Pleural effusion: a structured approach to care

Najib M Rahman et al. Br Med Bull. .

Abstract

The accumulation of fluid in the pleural space is a common manifestation of a wide range of disease. This review provides a structured approach to the investigation of the patient with a pleural effusion. This should allow an accurate diagnosis to be made with the minimum number of invasive and time-consuming investigations.

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