Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Effusion. Recommendations of the Spanish Society of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery. Update 2022

Arch Bronconeumol. 2023 Jan;59(1):27-35. doi: 10.1016/j.arbres.2022.09.017. Epub 2022 Sep 30.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Pleural effusion (PE) is a common yet complex disease that requires specialized, multidisciplinary management. Recent advances, novel diagnostic techniques, and innovative patient-centered therapeutic proposals have prompted an update of the current guidelines. This document provides recommendations and protocols based on a critical review of the literature on the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and new therapeutic options in PE, and addresses some cost-effectiveness issues related to the main types of PE.

Keywords: Cost-effectiveness; Diagnosis; Pleural effusion; Prognosis; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Humans
  • Pleural Effusion* / diagnosis
  • Pleural Effusion* / etiology
  • Pleural Effusion* / therapy
  • Pulmonary Medicine*
  • Thoracentesis / adverse effects
  • Thoracentesis / methods
  • Thoracic Surgery*