Transvaginal ultrasound revealed ... of blood from the abdominal cavity via peritoneopleural communications to be the more likely cause of the haemothorax. Furthermore, the subsequent dramatic ...

revealed significant microbial community overlap between empyema fluids and oral cavity samples suggesting a possible oral origin that spreads to the pleural cavity via hematogenous dissemination ...

In addition to symptoms associated with pneumonia—such as fever and cough—other symptoms of a lung abscess can include: An empyema (if not already present) A bronchopleural fistula (an abnormal ...

So even small inhalations of asbestos fibre can cause subsequent mesothelioma. "It grows within the pleural cavity. It's extremely painful. It's always diagnosed late. And it's pretty well ...

They designed a special 3D cavity that can trap light, allowing it to bounce in specific patterns known as cavity modes. These patterns are crucial for systems involving light-matter interaction ...

The pleural effusion and ascites had cleared completely in these patients. Two of the infected collections needed percutaneous catheter drainage. There was no mortality. The 26 responders were ...

The rate of recurrence of ascites after surgical treatment in patients in whom fistulae could not be demonstrated is high. These issues support our decision to proceed with endoscopic therapy in ...

Use this guideline to guide referrals. If still uncertain about whether a referral is needed, consider contacting a specialist (see the recommendations on the diagnostic process). Consider a review ...