Radiology in the management of pleural disease

Eur Radiol. 1997;7(9):1454-62. doi: 10.1007/s003300050317.

Abstract

This is a review of the role of radiological intervention in the pleural space. It discusses the radiological management of effusions, empyemas (including the use of fibrinolytic agents), pneumothoraces and pleural thickening.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Humans
  • Pleura / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleura / pathology
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Effusion / therapy
  • Pleurodesis
  • Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumothorax / therapy
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography