title: Radiology in the management of pleural disease.
abstract: This is a review of the role of radiological intervention in the pleural space. It discusses the radiological management of effusions, empyemas (including the use of fibrinolytic agents), pneumothoraces and pleural thickening.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Addenbrookes Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, UK.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Flower
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006801:Humans; D010994:Pleura / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D018700:Pleurodesis; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography