Pleural effusions: Evaluation and management
Jun 05, 2012 · pleural fluid, its distribution and accessibility, and possible associated intrathoracic abnor-malities. Chest radiography Standard posteroanterior and lateral chest radiography remains the most important tech-nique for the initial diagnosis of pleural effu-sion. Free pleural fluid flows to …
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