| Literature DB >> 24293797 |
Shaunagh McDermott1, Diane A Levis, Ronald S Arellano.
Abstract
Infectious, traumatic, or neoplastic processes in the chest often result in fluid collections within the pleural, parenchymal, or mediastinal spaces. The same fundamental principles that guide drainages of the abdomen can be applied to the chest. This review discusses various pathologic conditions of the thorax that can result in the abnormal accumulation of fluid or air, and their management using image-guided methods.Entities:
Keywords: abscess; empyema; pleural effusion; pneumothorax; thoracentesis; thoracostomy
Year: 2012 PMID: 24293797 PMCID: PMC3577621 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1330058
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513