EFFUSION into the general ... the shadow along the right upper lateral area of the chest wall was due to a loculation of serous fluid in an area in the pleural cavity where no adhesions were ...

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 ...

Use of routine thoracentesis in addition to medical therapy yielded no significant benefits for adults with heart failure and ...

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 ...

"The ACES™ System represents a significant leap forward in pleural effusion management," said Dr. Mark Block, Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery Program, at Memorial Healthcare System.