PPT-Pleural

effusion pneumothorax presentation for english medical students Dr Farkas Attila Dr Agócs László Dr Kocsis Ákos Dr Mészáros László Dr Török Klára Dr . Update. Tension. Ann R . Coll. . Surg. Engl.. 2013 Jan;95(1):61-4. . doi. : 10.1308/003588413X13511609956138.. Thoracotomy versus VATS: is there an optimal approach to treating pneumothorax?. Joshi V. Pleural Disease. Air in the pleural cavity. Pneumothorax: from airway or from atmosphere. Pneumothorax. Air in the pleural space. Expiratory view and lateral . decubitus. view (affected side up) are best for evaluation. Information for patients This booklet will explain the reasons for the operation, the procedure itself and potential risks involved. It will also explain the care you need before and after surgery. Pl Presented by :. Dr. . Vidhu. . Mittal. Junior Resident. Deptt. . of Chest and TB. 1. PLEURAL . SPACE. Introduction. The pleural space is a potential space around the lungs, bounded by two membranes, the visceral pleura covering the lung and the parietal pleura covering the chest wall and the diaphragm. . Staff Members of Cardio-thoracic Surgery Departments. Egypt. Definition. The . pleura . is a thin . serous membrane lined by . mesothelial. . cells that surrounds the . lungs (Visceral pleura) . and lines the inside of the chest . Visceral Pleura. Covers the lung parenchyma including the interlobar fissures.. Provides mechanical support to the lung.. Limits lung expansion, protecting . the lung .. Contributes to the elastic recoil of the lung and lung deflation. . SR, JNMC, ALIGARH. Pleural cavity . The thoracic cavity is divided into three compartments . :. . right and left lateral compartments and . middle compartment. . . Each . lateral compartment is occupied by . . Dua. (. Associate Prof). Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine. Learning Objectives. What are various pleural disorders. When to suspect Pleural effusion. Symptoms & signs. Basic Evaluation & Management. , also known as . pyothorax. or . purulent pleuritis. , is an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity that can develop when bacteria invade the pleural space.. Causes of empyema. Pneumonia (bacterial or TB). Author: Salim Rezaie Epidemiology ✓ Annual incidence: A bout 1 million Americans each year Etiology ✓ Pleural Effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space . ✓ The first s (. presentation. . for. . english. . medical. . students. ). Dr. Farkas Attila, Dr. Agócs László, Dr. Kocsis Ákos, Dr. Mészáros László, Dr. Török Klára, Dr. . Gieszer. Balázs, Dr. . Radeczky. Obeidah. . Masoudi. MD,FCCP. American Board Pulmonary, Critical Care & . Sleep Medicine . Brown University.. . The pleura is the serous membrane that covers the lung parenchyma, the mediastinum, the diaphragm , and the rib cage. Divided into the visceral and the parietal pleura, both meet at the root of the lung, the pulmonary hilum. Dr Abdalla Elfateh Ibrahim. Consultant & Assisstant Professor . of Pulmonary Medicine. King Saud University . Pleural effusions. Abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space resulting from excess fluid production or decreased absorption. A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department . with a 5-day history of fever and cough that produces green sputum. . He . has a history of tobacco use and ischemic cardiomyopathy with . a .