a: Gross anatomy of lung and thorax. b: Microscopic anatomy of bronchial wall. C: View of terminal airway and alveoli. d: Alveolar structure.

The pleura is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a ... inserted through one or more small cuts in the chest wall Pleural empyema is a form of pleural effusion ...

For the first day or so, a chest tube is left in to help adhere the once deflated lung to the chest wall (pleural symphysis). The tube will be removed if no leak is apparent, and the patient will be ...

Chest wall tumors are uncommon; surgical repair involves both resection ... If tests reveal that the tumor is growing into the lung, pulmonary function studies may also be performed. The tumor is ...

You may also experience shortness of breath. Sometimes an abnormal amount of fluid will build up in the space between your lungs and your chest wall; when it leaks out it is called a pleural effusion.

Examination of the heart and lungs was normal. The abdomen was soft and nontender without enlargement of the liver or spleen. Neurologic examination was also normal. The upper anterior chest wall ...