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    A practical approach to diagnosing pleural effusion in Southern Africa
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2013) Bruwer, J. W.; Batubara, E.; Koegelenberg, C. F. N.
    Excessive fluid accumulating within the pleural space is a common medical affliction and invariably indicates disease. [1,2] Under physiological conditions fluid enters and exits the pleural space at the same rate.[3] The rate of production is determined by Starling’s forces, i.e. hydrostatic pressure, osmotic pressure and membrane permeability, whereas the exit rate is determined by clearance through lymphatic drainage.[3] Alterations in any of these forces can lead to the formation of a pleural effusion.