| However, some characteristic US findings can be used as a guide until the results of the diagnostic thoracocentesis become available. |
| Patients with PPE not requiring thoracocentesis or surgical decortication were excluded, as were cases with PF analysis consistent with a transudate. |
| Peritoneal or pleural fluid is typically obtained by paracentesis or thoracocentesis. |
| At the 2-month follow-up, the patient was still being treated in hospital for pleural effusions by means of diuretics, thoracocentesis and supportive treatment. |
| Approximately 450 ml of sanguineous effusion was drained by left thoracocentesis. |
