Pleural fluid analysis; Assessment of the risk for complications; ... (Table 12-4). If thoracentesis of a pleural effusion indicates a transudative effusion in the setting of clinical pneumonia, ...

Microbiological staining of pleural fluid. Analysis of cholesterol and triglyceride levels in pleural fluid. Microbiological culture of pleural fluid. All of the above investigations might be ...

Pleural effusion is a condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung. Learn about different types of pleural effusions, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Pleural effusions complicate end-stage liver disease in 5% of patients. [5,6] Effusions (defined as 500 mL or more of fluid within the pleural space) are typically right-sided. [7,8] No ...

Thoracostomy (placement of a chest tube for drainage) was performed, and pleural fluid analysis revealed an exudative pleural effusion; Gram’s staining showed no neutrophils or microorganisms ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced their latest pipeline analysis report for malignant pleural mesothelioma. The report comprises an in-depth analysis of the pipeline molecules under ...

Chest radiography and computed tomography showed that he had left lower lobe consolidation with a loculated pleural effusion . Pleural fluid analysis was consistent with the diagnosis of empyema ...

The study demonstrated an 89% accuracy (95% CI: 67.9-98.1) in distinguishing between SD and PD patients during follow-up. Equally promising, the predictive model achieved the same level of ...