Use of routine thoracentesis in addition to medical therapy yielded no significant benefits for adults with heart failure and ...

Chest X-ray will show a “globular heart” with ... via pericardiocentesis is different than analyzing fluid from a pleural effusion or ascites. Pericardial fluid is not classified into ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Pleurisy, or pleural effusion, is a condition in which the pleura, two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall becomes inflamed. Not all patients will need ...

The AUC also increased by 5%. Regarding the triaging of pneumothorax and pleural effusion, the algorithm also confirmed its high detection performance. The sensitivity and AUC for pneumothorax ...

"The ACES™ System represents a significant leap forward in pleural effusion management," said Dr. Mark Block, Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery Program, at Memorial Healthcare System.