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British Thoracic Society Guideline for Pleural Disease

Published by: British Thoracic Society

This Guideline provides advice on the investigation and management of:

a. Spontaneous pneumothorax 
b. Undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusion
c. Pleural infection
d. Pleural malignancy

This has also been published in conjunction with the corresponding BTS Clinical Statement on Pleural Procedures.

Both pieces of guidance are contained within the Full Supplement document are available on the BTS website here.

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