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Pleural effusions: evaluation and management.

José C Yataco1, Raed A Dweik

  • 1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH 44195-5038, USA.

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
|October 20, 2005
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Pleural effusions are common in clinical practice. A systematic diagnostic approach, focusing on frequent causes, effectively identifies the underlying reasons for pleural fluid accumulation.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Pleural effusions are frequently encountered by physicians across various specialties.
  • They signify an imbalance in pleural fluid dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a rational diagnostic strategy for pleural effusions.
  • To emphasize the most common etiologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common causes and diagnostic approaches for pleural effusions.
  • Emphasis on a systematic workup.

Main Results:

  • Most pleural effusions can be diagnosed with a rational workup.
  • Focusing on common causes yields high diagnostic success.

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Conclusions:

  • A structured diagnostic approach is key to determining the cause of pleural effusions.
  • Understanding common etiologies facilitates efficient diagnosis.