Abstract:Pleural effusion is the pathologic accumulation of body fluids in the chest cavity and can be classified as pulmonary edema and hemothorax. Pulmonary edema is usually caused by heart diseases, which account for a greater proportion. In the case of excess effusion volume (1000 -1500 mL), dyspnea occurs in patients, whereas purulent effusion may lead to infection. In general, pleural effusion drainage is performed via an inserted chest tube or a pigtail catheter under clinician suggestions. In clinical practice,… Show more
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