Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Pleural Disorders: Types and Brief Description

Pleural Disorders: Types and Brief Description

The pleura is a vital part of the respiratory system. It's a double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity. The two layers of the pleura are:

Pleura of the Lungs

Pleura of the Lungs

The lungs are nestled in a cavity, shielded by the pleura. The pleura, a form of serous membrane, wraps around each lung. This membrane arrangement consists of two layers: the visceral and parietal pleurae. The visceral pleura lines the surface of the lungIn contrast, the parietal pleura is the outer layer and contacts to the thoracic wall, the mediastinum, and the diaphragm. The hilum is the point of connection between the visceral and parietal layers. The space between the parietal and...

Pleural Effusion I: Introduction

Pleural Effusion I: Introduction

Pleural effusion is an abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, a narrow space between the lungs and the chest wall. It is not a disease per se but rather a symptom or indication of an underlying disease. In normal circumstances, this space contains a small amount of fluid (5 to 15 mL), a lubricant facilitating the non-frictional movement of the pleural surfaces.
There are two main types of pleural effusion: transudative and exudative. They are differentiated using Light's...

Pleural Effusion II: Symptoms and Management

Pleural Effusion II: Symptoms and Management

Pleural Effusion Overview
A pleural effusion is the abnormal collection of fluid between the parietal and visceral pleura layers of tissue that form the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. It can occur independently or due to surrounding parenchymal diseases, such as infection, malignancy, or inflammatory conditions.
Clinical Manifestations:

Pneumonia II: Pathophysiology

Pneumonia II: Pathophysiology

The pathophysiology of pneumonia involves the following steps:

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Lung cancer in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: do antifibrotics have a preventive effect?

Thorax·2026

Same author

Persistence burden and poor survival of pleural mesothelioma in central Italy, 2013-2022: a population-based study thirty years after asbestos ban.

BMC public health·2026

Same author

Use of patient-derived organoids for pleural mesothelioma 3-D modeling.

American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology·2025

Same author

The impact of oral anticoagulants on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis risk and prognosis: a population study.

The European respiratory journal·2025

Same author

Assessment of Worldwide Bronchoscopy Practices and Training Methods: A WABIP Survey.

Thoracic research and practice·2025

Same author

World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP) Guidelines on Airway Stenting for Benign Central Airway Obstruction.

Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)·2025

Same journal

Toward precision imaging in interstitial lung disease: advances in quantitative imaging and artificial intelligence.

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine·2026

Same journal

Oxygen therapy in interstitial lung disease - navigating benefit and burden.

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine·2026

Same journal

Preclinical and clinical advances in pulmonary hypertension associated with systemic sclerosis.

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine·2026

Same journal

Advancing lung transplantation: current challenges and future directions.

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine·2026

Same journal

Association between upper airway obstruction and pulmonary hypertension in children with Down syndrome.

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine·2026

Same journal

Molecular mechanisms of environmental risk factors for interstitial lung disease.

Current opinion in pulmonary medicine·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Published on: November 10, 2023

Pleural diseases.

Stefano Gasparini¹, Martina Bonifazi

¹aDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Università Politecnica delle Marche bPulmonary Diseases Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Azienda Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy.

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine

|March 4, 2017

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Personalized management of pleural diseases is crucial. Advances in thoracic ultrasound, cytological sampling, and minimally invasive techniques like pleuroscopy improve diagnosis and treatment efficacy.

More Related Videos

Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Published on: March 3, 2023

A Pleural Effusion Model in Rats by Intratracheal Instillation of Polyacrylate/Nanosilica

A Pleural Effusion Model in Rats by Intratracheal Instillation of Polyacrylate/Nanosilica

Published on: April 12, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Local Anesthetic Thoracoscopy for Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion

Published on: November 10, 2023

Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition

Published on: March 3, 2023

A Pleural Effusion Model in Rats by Intratracheal Instillation of Polyacrylate/Nanosilica

A Pleural Effusion Model in Rats by Intratracheal Instillation of Polyacrylate/Nanosilica

Published on: April 12, 2019

Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Thoracic Medicine
Interventional Pulmonology

Background:

Pleural diseases pose a growing global health challenge.
Effective management requires personalized and cost-efficient strategies.
Optimizing healthcare resource allocation is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the latest evidence in the diagnosis and management of pleural diseases.
To highlight advancements in diagnostic work-up and therapeutic interventions.
To emphasize the need for tailored, case-by-case management approaches.

Main Methods:

Review of recent research on diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for pleural diseases.
Evaluation of thoracic ultrasound, cytological sampling, and thoracoscopic techniques.
Assessment of pleurodesis and indwelling pleural catheter efficacy.

Main Results:

Thoracic ultrasound plays an increasing role in diagnosis and therapy.
Cytological sampling of pleural effusions is suitable for molecular analysis.
Semirigid pleuroscopy with advanced tools enhances diagnostic yield.
Talc pleurodesis and indwelling pleural catheters are effective interventions.

Conclusions:

Personalized, multidisciplinary management is vital for pleural diseases.
Interventional pulmonology is central to modern pleural disease care.
Standardized training programs are needed for interventional pulmonologists.