title: Pleural disease in pregnancy.
abstract: Pleural effusions, pneumomediastinum, and pneumothorax are known complications of pregnancy. Although reported in small series and anecdotal case reports, the serious nature of these complications and the potential for misdiagnosis during the events of labor and delivery warrant a careful review of the available literature. In this article the incidence, clinical manifestations, and, where appropriate, therapeutic options of these disorders are discussed.
authors: Medical Critical Care, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona.
authors: J E
authors: JE
authors: Heffner
authors: S A
authors: SA
authors: Sahn
mesh_terms: D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid / Q000097:blood; D002822:Choriocarcinoma / Q000556:secondary; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema; D009175:Mycoplasma Infections; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D012421:Rupture; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D017152:Antibodies, Antiphospholipid