Pleural disease (excluding malignancy)

Abstract Pleural disease is a common medical problem frequently encountered by both respiratory specialists and general physicians. A systematic approach to the patient with a pleural effusion or pneumothorax may avoid unnecessary investigations and reduce patient morbidity. This review focuses on t...

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Published in:Medicine (Abingdon. 1995, UK ed.) UK ed.), 2008-06, Vol.36 (6), p.321-327
Main Authors: Davies, Helen E, Davies, Robert J.O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
empyema
Internal Medicine
para-pneumonic effusion
pleural disease
pleural effusion
pneumothorax
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Summary:Abstract Pleural disease is a common medical problem frequently encountered by both respiratory specialists and general physicians. A systematic approach to the patient with a pleural effusion or pneumothorax may avoid unnecessary investigations and reduce patient morbidity. This review focuses on the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with non-malignant pleural disease and provides some practical suggestions for the practising clinician.
ISSN:1357-3039
1878-9390
DOI:10.1016/j.mpmed.2008.03.004