Pneumothorax is a condition characterized by the accumulation of gas between the parietal and visceral pleurae. Gas can enter the pleural space through an opening in the visceral pleura from inside the lungs, or through a communication between...

...accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the region between the outer surface of each lung (visceral pleurae) and the membrane that surrounds each lung (parietal pleurae). Under normal conditions, the pleurae are kept wet...

...buildup of fluid around the lung. Purpose The pleural space is the region between the outer surface of each lung (visceral pleurae) and the membrane that surrounds each lung (parietal pleurae). Under normal conditions, the pleurae are kept wet...

...extrathoracic or a combination thereof. In order for the system to be effective, an airtight seal between the parietal and visceral pleurae is required. Chemical pleurodesis is utilized for creating the seal." The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. 7,426...

...perfused by the pulmonary circulation and the parietal pleura is perfused by the systemic circulation. The parietal and visceral pleurae are in close contact and the potential space (pleural space or pleural cavity) between them contains only a very...

...empyema is critical to avoid trapping of pus in the pleural space, development of adhesions between the parietal and visceral pleurae, and formation of scar tissue. Inflammation and hemorrhage occur within the lung tissue, with thick, bloody sputum...