- Altered permeability of membranes: inflammatory process, neoplasm
- Reduction in intravascular oncotic pressure: hypoalbuminemia, cirrhosis
- Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure: CHF
- Inability of lung to expand: atelectasis, mesothelioma
- Decreased lymphatic drainage: thoracic duct obstruction
- Increased fluid in peritoneal cavity: migration of fluid across diaphragm via lymphatics
- Iatrogenic: central line misplacement
Monday, January 10, 2011
Mechanism and causes of a pleural effusion
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