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Postgrad Med J 2005;81:702-710 doi:10.1136/pgmj.2005.035352
  • Review

Pleural effusion

  1. A Medford,
  2. N Maskell
  1. Southmead Hospital, Acute Lung Unit, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr N Maskell
 Acute Lung Unit, Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK; nickmaskelldoctors.org.uk
  • Received 23 March 2005
  • Accepted 28 April 2005

Abstract

Pleural disease remains a commonly encountered clinical problem for both general physicians and chest specialists. This review focuses on the investigation of undiagnosed pleural effusions and the management of malignant and parapneumonic effusions. New developments in this area are also discussed at the end of the review. It aims to be evidence based together with some practical suggestions for practising clinicians.

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