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Pleural Effusion (Pleural Effusions)

Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself.
Also Known As:
Pleural Effusions; Effusion, Pleural; Effusions, Pleural
Networked: 8163 relevant articles (392 outcomes, 634 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Ascites
2. Neoplasms (Cancer)
3. Pneumothorax
4. Edema (Dropsy)
5. Breast Neoplasms (Breast Cancer)

Experts

1. Light, Richard W: 39 articles (11/2018 - 01/2002)
2. Lee, Y C Gary: 28 articles (01/2022 - 07/2002)
3. Porcel, José M: 23 articles (03/2022 - 09/2007)
4. Kalomenidis, Ioannis: 21 articles (01/2021 - 07/2003)
5. Light, R W: 21 articles (01/2017 - 01/2000)
6. Shi, Huan-Zhong: 20 articles (02/2022 - 10/2011)
7. Gourgoulianis, Konstantinos I: 20 articles (01/2022 - 07/2005)
8. Sahn, Steven A: 18 articles (03/2014 - 03/2002)
9. Bielsa, Silvia: 16 articles (03/2022 - 09/2009)
10. Zhou, Qiong: 15 articles (06/2021 - 06/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Pleural Effusion:
1. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
2. TalcFDA Link
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. SteroidsIBA
5. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
6. DiureticsIBA
7. Dasatinib (BMS 354825)FDA Link
8. Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (Urokinase)FDA Link
9. Bevacizumab (Avastin)FDA Link
10. Cisplatin (Platino)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Pleurodesis
3. Catheters
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Chest Tubes (Chest Tube)