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A Rare Complex Pleural Effusion in Post Trauma Patient: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia

DOI: 10.31436/imjm.v24i03.2676

Authors: Afiqah Ahmad, Salziyan Badrin, Lili Husniati Yaacob

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411917686

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