title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Section of Thoracic Surgery, Washington Hospital Center, 106 Irving St, NW, Suite 3150 North, Washington, DC 20010, USA. mark.soberman@medstar.net
authors.forename: Mark S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Soberman
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D035422:Pleural Cavity; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000628:therapy*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology*