A Rare Complex Pleural Effusion in Post Trauma Patient: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v24i03.2676Keywords:
pleural effusion, chest trauma, intrapleural fibrinolysisAbstract
Pleural effusion is common in routine medical practice and can be due to many different underlying diseases including infections, malignancy, connective tissue disease, heart failure and liver failure. However, a complex pleural effusion such as post-traumatic pleural effusion (PTPE) is an uncommon clinical entity. A precise diagnosis of PTPE can be facilitated by the efficient use of computed tomography (CT) and ultrasound. The PTPE may be successfully managed by pigtail drainage and intrapleural fibrinolysis (IPF), highlighting the significance of prompt intervention in attaining favorable results for patients with PTPE.
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