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Bilious pleural effusion following liver biopsy.
1Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
Chest
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Bile-stained pleural effusions, often linked to biliary tract issues, require prompt decompression for effective treatment. This condition, though uncommon, highlights the importance of addressing biliary obstruction in liver disease patients.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Pulmonology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Pleural effusions are common in chronic liver disease.
- Bilious pleural effusions are rare complications, often associated with invasive procedures.
- Biliary tract obstruction is a significant, under-recognized cause of bilious pleural effusion.