HASAN AKİN, ALİ KİLİCGUN
Current Thoracic Surgery - 2018;3(3):153-158
In this review, the causes of pleural effusion were discussed. Pleural reactions and tumors were explained in the tables. Subsequently, radiographic findings and their role of guidance in the interventional procedures were briefly mentioned. Surgical diagnosis and treatment methods were explained. Malignant mesothelioma was discussed under a separate title. In the end, pleurodesis, a commonly used method in patients with malignant pleural effusion, was discussed.
