Pleural effusion
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Name = Pleural effusion |
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Synonyms and keywords: Hydrothorax
Overview
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pleural effusion from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Future or Investigational Therapies