Dempsey Suzanne M, Ewing Patty J
Emergency & Critical Care, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2011 Jan-Feb;47(1):1-11. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5558. Epub 2010 Dec 16.
Effusion is the abnormal accumulation of fluid within a body cavity that can result from a variety of disease processes. This article reviews the normal production and resorption of body cavity fluid and the pathophysiology of abnormal fluid accumulation. In addition, classification schemes, differential diagnoses, and currently available diagnostic tests for evaluation of effusions are reviewed.
积液是指体腔内异常积聚的液体,可由多种疾病过程引起。本文回顾了体腔液的正常产生和吸收以及液体异常积聚的病理生理学。此外,还回顾了积液评估的分类方案、鉴别诊断和目前可用的诊断测试。