The modern diagnosis and management of pleural effusions

Rahul Bhatnagar; Nick A Maskell

doi:10.1136/bmj.h4520

The modern diagnosis and management of pleural effusions

Rahul Bhatnagar, Nick A Maskell

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A pleural effusion describes an excess of fluid in the pleural cavity, usually resulting from an imbalance in the normal rate of pleural fluid production or absorption, or both. Pleural effusions are common, with an estimated 1-1.5 million new cases in the United States and 200 000-250 000 in the United Kingdom each year.1 This review describes how pleural effusions may be investigated and treated in the community and secondary care, with a particular focus on the emerging phenomenon of ambulatory management.

Original language	English
Article number	h4520
Number of pages	8
Journal	BMJ
Volume	351
Early online date	8 Sept 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h4520
Publication status	Published - 12 Sept 2015

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