Pleural effusion
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2], Dushka Riaz, MD
Synonyms and keywords: Hydrothorax
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pleural Effusion from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Future or Investigational Therapies