A practical approach to diagnosing pleural effusion in Southern Africa

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dc.contributor.authorBruwer, J. W.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBatubara, E.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKoegelenberg, C. F. N.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-06T17:20:36Z
dc.date.available2014-07-06T17:20:36Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.descriptionCITATION: Bruwer, J. W., Batubara, E. & Koegelenberg, C. F. N. 2013. A practical approach to diagnosing pleural effusion in Southern Africa. CME, 31(9):320-325.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.cmej.org.za
dc.description.abstractExcessive 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.
dc.description.urihttp://www.cmej.org.za/index.php/cmej/article/view/2835/3158
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent6 pages
dc.identifier.citationBruwer, J. W., Batubara, E. & Koegelenberg, C. F. N. 2013. A practical approach to diagnosing pleural effusion in Southern Africa. CME, 31(9):320-325.
dc.identifier.issn2078-5143 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0256-2170 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/88145
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHealth & Medical Publishing Group
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectPleural effusionsen_ZA
dc.titleA practical approach to diagnosing pleural effusion in Southern Africaen_ZA
dc.typeArticle
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