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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Treatment aims to remove the fluid(therapeutic [[thoracentesis]]), prevent fluid re-accumulation by way of [[Pleurodesis]], and treat the underlying cause. | |||
In some malignant causes, [[Chemotherapy]] may be needed. | |||
==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
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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]
Overview
Treatment aims to remove the fluid(therapeutic thoracentesis), prevent fluid re-accumulation by way of Pleurodesis, and treat the underlying cause. In some malignant causes, Chemotherapy may be needed.
Medical Therapy
Treatment aims to[1]:
- Remove the fluid.
- Prevent fluid from building up again especially in recurring pleural effusion by way of Pleurodesis
- Treating the underlying cause of the fluid buildup.
- Therapeutic thoracentesis.
In some malignant causes, the following may be done:
References
- ↑ Porcel JM, Azzopardi M, Koegelenberg CF, Maldonado F, Rahman NM, Lee YC (2015). "The diagnosis of pleural effusions". Expert Rev Respir Med. 9 (6): 801–15. doi:10.1586/17476348.2015.1098535. PMID 26449328.