Pleurisy, or pleural effusion, is a condition in which the pleura, two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall becomes inflamed. Not all patients will need ...

A national randomised controlled trial exploring if intrapleural fibrinolytic is able to improve pleurodesis in patients with complicated malignant pleural effusion. This study was published in 2018.

Analysis of the fluid via pericardiocentesis is different than analyzing fluid from a pleural ... at the left lung base due to compressive atelectasis from a large pericardial effusion.

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Considering taking supplements to treat malignant pleural effusions? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of malignant pleural effusions. Follow the ...