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Review
. 2008;75(1):4-13.
doi: 10.1159/000112221. Epub 2008 Jan 9.

Diagnostic work-up of pleural effusions

Marios E Froudarakis  1
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Review

Diagnostic work-up of pleural effusions

Marios E Froudarakis. Respiration. 2008.

Abstract

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.

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