Pleural Effusion.
An accumulation of fluid in the space between the lungs and chest wall. A common finding after heart surgery that usually resolves on its own. Large effusions may cause shortness of breath and require drainage with a needle or chest tube.
Definition
What is pleural effusion?
An accumulation of fluid in the space between the lungs and chest wall. A common finding after heart surgery that usually resolves on its own. Large effusions may cause shortness of breath and require drainage with a needle or chest tube.
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