Post-thoracentesis ultrasound and chest radiography are equally effective in assessing pleural space evacuation in simple pleural effusions.

A chest radiograph taken at that time had shown a massive pleural effusion on the right, and a diagnostic thoracentesis had been performed under ultra-sonographic guidance with a 1.88-inch 18-gauge ...

Clinical features Symptoms of re-expansion pulmonary edema include chest discomfort, persistent severe cough, production of frothy sputum and dyspnea. The onset of symptoms is usually within 24 hours, ...