Pleural effusions occur when there is an imbalance between fluid production and removal in the pleural spaces, causing excess fluid to accumulate. This can be caused by leaky capillaries from inflammation, infection, infarction, or tumors. It leads to narrowed lung expansion, altered breathing and oxygenation, and possible pain or pneumonia. Treatment involves draining the excess fluid, often with a chest thoracostomy tube.
Pleural effusions occur when there is an imbalance between fluid production and removal in the pleural spaces, causing excess fluid to accumulate. This can be caused by leaky capillaries from inflammation, infection, infarction, or tumors. It leads to narrowed lung expansion, altered breathing and oxygenation, and possible pain or pneumonia. Treatment involves draining the excess fluid, often with a chest thoracostomy tube.
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Pleural effusions occur when there is an imbalance between fluid production and removal in the pleural spaces, causing excess fluid to accumulate. This can be caused by leaky capillaries from inflammation, infection, infarction, or tumors. It leads to narrowed lung expansion, altered breathing and oxygenation, and possible pain or pneumonia. Treatment involves draining the excess fluid, often with a chest thoracostomy tube.
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