Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Normal pleural space between visceral and parietal pleura is lined by thin film of fluid, but excess fluid accumulation in pleural space under certain pathological condition is termed pleural effusion. 1 Pleural effusions is common occurrence in both medical and surgical patients. The prevalence of pleural effusion is estimated to be slightly in excess of 400/100000 population. 2 Pleural effusion is an indicator of an underlying disease process that may be pulmonary or non-pulmonary in origin and… Show more
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