Pleural effusions in the postpartum period.
We report on the high frequency of pleural effusions in the immediate postpartum period. Forty-four out of 45 women whom we examined within 24-48 h after delivery showed evidence of pleural fluid. Under these circumstances, this pleural abnormality should not be considered an indicator of serious cardiopulmonary disease.
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography