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{{SK}} Thoracocentesis; pleural tap
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
[[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|Interpretation of pleural fluid analysis]]
[[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|Interpretation of pleural fluid analysis]]{{Respiratory system surgeries and other procedures}}
 
== [[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|Analysis of Pleural Fluid]] ==
[[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|Pleural effusions are either transudates or exudates based on the biochemical characteristics of the fluid, which usually reflect the physiologic mechanism of its formation.]]
 
=== [[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|TRANSUDATIVE EFFUSIONS]] ===
[[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|Transudates result from imbalances in hydrostatic and oncotic forces and are caused by a limited number of recognized clinical conditions such as heart failure and cirrhosis. Less common causes include nephrotic syndrome, atelectasis, peritoneal dialysis, constrictive pericarditis, superior vena caval obstruction, and urinothorax. Transudative effusions usually respond to treatment of the underlying condition (e.g., diuretic therapy).]]
 
=== [[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|EXUDATIVE EFFUSIONS]] ===
[[Thoracentesis pleural fluid analysis interpretation|In contrast, exudates occur when the local factors influencing the accumulation of pleural fluid are altered. Exudates present more of a diagnostic dilemma. Pneumonia, malignancy, and thromboembolism account for most exudative effusions in the U]]
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{{Respiratory system surgeries and other procedures}}


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