Question 147 · LEK · Pleural effusion
Which of the following is not an indication for the pleural drainage?
- A. tension pneumothorax without dyspnea.
- B. bilateral pneumothorax with an air rim of 2.5 cm.
- C. pleural effusion in acute pancreatitis.
- D. pleural empyema.
- E. traumatic hemothorax.
Hint
One of these collections is usually small, reactive and regresses once the underlying abdominal disease settles.
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