What Is Pleural Effusion?
10. Surgery
Draining and/or medication will often be able to solve the problem, but surgery will be necessary in some cases. If the case is severe then a pleuroctomy may need to be performed, which means that part of the pleural lining is removed. In other cases, a small tube may be surgically inserted into the chest cavity that will help excess fluid to drain into the digestive system.
In many cases, cancer will be the underlying cause of the condition, and this will also need to be treated where necessary. Lung cancer can be very difficult to operate on but, thankfully, breast cancer is relatively easy to treat. Regular check-ups are recommended to help catch any cancer early on in its development.
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