The pleura is a thin membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity, with a fluid-filled pleural cavity in between for lung protection and …
Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid between the lungs and chest wall.
Based on protein content, it is classified into transudative or exudative …
Clinical manifestations of pleural effusion secondary to pneumonia include pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea, while the underlying pneumonia can present …
Flail chest is a traumatic condition that occurs when three or more adjacent ribs fracture in multiple places, causing a section of the chest wall to move …
Management of a flail chest includes assessing the injury in which healthcare providers collect a detailed history of the traumatic event, including the …
The clinical symptoms of patients with a simple pneumothorax often experience sudden, sharp chest pain on the affected side that worsens with breathing or …
Pneumothorax (PTX) represents accumulation of the air in the pleural space. A large or tension pneumothorax can collapse the lung and cause hemodynamic …
