thoracentesis with a catheter rather than a sharp needle. Various specially designed thoracentesis trays are available for introducing small catheters into the pleural space. Alternatively, newer ...

The excessive buildup of fluid in the space between your lungs and chest cavity, known as water fluid is also called Pleural effusion. The condition in which both the lungs get affected is called ...

A 36-year-old man who was undergoing long-term hemodialysis was hospitalized with a two-day history of increasing dyspnea on exertion. He stated that he did not have cough, orthopnea, or night sweats.

A 24-year-old man was admitted with a two-day history of shortness of breath and right chest pain. He had an eight-pack-year history of smoking with no significant medical history. He was febrile ...

A 72-year-old woman with a history of hypertension presented with progressive swelling of the right posterior chest wall that had been present for two days following a diagnostic thoracentesis. She ...

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Pleural effusions complicate end-stage liver disease in 5% of patients. [5,6] Effusions (defined as 500 mL or more of fluid within the pleural space) are typically right-sided. [7,8] No ...

Hepatic hydrothorax is a respiratory condition that affects people with cirrhosis and other serious liver issues. It occurs when fluid builds up in the pleural space. Hepatic hydrothorax is a ...

A recently published study by Future Market Insights, the global pleural disease therapeutics market is expected to accumulate a valuation of US$ 9.4 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 6.5% across ...

Thoracentesis may be performed for diagnosis or therapy. The classical pattern of examination includes inspection of the respiratory system, palpation, percussion (tapping) and auscultation. Diagnosis ...