Autores: Botana Rial, M. (Autor de correspondencia); Pérez Pallarés, J.; Cases Viedma, E.; López González, F. J.; Porcel, J. M.;
Rodríguez Pérez, María; Romero Romero, B.; Valdés Cuadrado, L.; Villena Garrido, V.; Cordovilla Pérez, R.
Resumen:
Pleural effusion (PE) is a common yet complex disease that requires specialized, multidisciplinary man-agement. Recent advances, novel diagnostic techniques, and innovative patient-centered therapeutic proposals have prompted an update of the current guidelines. This document provides recommenda-tions and protocols based on a critical review of the literature on the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and new therapeutic options in PE, and addresses some cost-effectiveness issues related to the main types of PE. (c) 2022 SEPAR. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.
