TY  - JOUR
AU  - He, Tao
AU  - Oh, Scott
PY  - 2018
TI  - Diagnostic approach to pleural effusions
JF  - AME Medical Journal; Vol 3 (December 2018): AME Medical Journal
Y2  - 2018
KW  - 
N2  - The increasing incidence of pleural effusions from a variety of etiologies is associated with significant socioeconomic burden. Effective treatment for pleural effusions first requires a comprehensive diagnostic work up encompassing analysis of pleural fluid chemistry, microbiology studies and invasive sampling, all of which should be incorporated with relevant clinical data to reach a final diagnosis. This review article addresses current diagnostic approaches to pleural effusions.
UR  - https://amj.amegroups.org/article/view/4753