Pleural effusion: A structured approach to care

Abstract

The accumulation of fluid in the pleural space is a common manifestation of a wide range of disease. This review provides a structured approach to the investigation of the patient with a pleural effusion. This should allow an accurate diagnosis to be made with the minimum number of invasive and time-consuming investigations. © The Author 2005. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The British Medical Society. All rights reserved.