Abstract
Pleural effusions are a common clinical problem, yet the mechanisms of pleural fluid formation have only recently been investigated. In this article, the anatomy and physiology of the normal pleural space is discussed, as well as the pathophysiology of pleural effusion formation.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Capillary Permeability
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Heart Failure / physiopathology
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Humans
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Pleura / analysis
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Pleura / anatomy & histology
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Pleura / physiology
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Pleural Effusion / etiology*
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Proteins / analysis
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Pulmonary Edema / complications*
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Pulmonary Edema / physiopathology
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