An excessive collection of fluid in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. An infection of the air sacs in one or both the lungs. Characterized by severe cough with ...

Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, which often develops as a complication of liver disease. However, ...

The FDA granted approval for the use of Skytrofa (lonapegsomatropin) in September 2021 for the treatment of pediatric ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Thoracostomy tubes work by draining air or fluid from the chest cavity, and are most commonly used to treat pneumothorax or pleural effusion. Generally, a unilateral thoracostomy tube is ...