How To Use Pleural space In A Sentence

The median sternotomy is used to gain access to the anterior mediastinum, heart, great vessels, hila and pleural spaces.
The Superior Mediastinum (Fig. 967) is that portion of the interpleural space which lies between the manubrium sterni in front, and the upper thoracic vertebræ behind. XI. Splanchnology. 1d. The Mediastinum
At autopsy, all remaining pleural fluid was aspirated from the right pleural space.
This was performed only when there was no evidence of fluid in the pleural space as assessed by plain chest roentgenography.
It allows the introduction of substances such as talc to obliterate the pleural space called pleurodesis, which prevents more fluid from accumulating and pressing on the lung. Patrick and the Philistine Go to SF MOMA

Autopsies of patients who died of dengue haemorrhagic fever show diffuse petechial haemorrhages in most organs and serous effusions of pericardial, peritoneal, and pleural spaces.
Hepatic hydrothorax originates secondary to ascitic fluid movement from the abdominal cavity to the pleural space via defects in the diaphragm.
Chemical pleurodesis consists of the introduction of asclerosing agent into the pleural cavity to achieve symphysis of the two pleural layers and, thus, obliteration of the pleural space.
As hydrostatic pressure continues to increase, fluid begins to accumulate in the pleural space resulting in pleural effusions.
Thoracic empyema is defined as an infection of the pleural space associated with the formation of thick, purulent, pleural fluid.
The Middle Mediastinum (Fig. 968) is the broadest part of the interpleural space. XI. Splanchnology. 1d. The Mediastinum
It occurs when a one-way valve mechanism is present, enabling entry of air into the pleural space and not permitting its escape.
Tension pneumothorax occurs when pleural damage results in a one-way valve phenomenon allowing air to enter, but not exit, the pleural space.
Radiolabeled colloid injected into the peritoneal cavity can be used to demonstrate the communication between the peritoneal and pleural space.