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

EFFUSION into the general pleural cavity is a frequent manifestation of congestive heart failure. On the other hand, pleural effusion localized in an interlobar space is not a common finding ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Single-Cell Analytics Innovation Lab (SAIL) has experience with a wide range of tissue ... peritoneal metastases, and pleural effusion fluid.

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 ...

"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.

Andrew Stanton offers insight into pleural procedures, standardised training need and improved ultrasound protocols to ...

Thoracostomy tubes work by draining air or fluid from the chest cavity, and are most commonly used to treat pneumothorax or pleural effusion. Generally, a unilateral thoracostomy tube is ...