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drduck Forum Guru Topics: 141 Posts: 964	Jan 23, 2008 - 7:21 AM       #1 can aortic rupture lead to pleural effusion??
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Ivonne IM PGY-3 Topics: 57 Posts: 1641	Jan 23, 2008 - 8:03 AM       #2 Rapid diagnosis is the key to the survival of patients with aortic transection. The routine chest x-ray typically reveals a widened mediastinum, often with pleural effusions.
drduck Forum Guru Topics: 141 Posts: 964	Jan 23, 2008 - 8:51 PM       #3 oh...i thought it didnt, thanks anyways.
inkspot Forum Guru Topics: 45 Posts: 795	Feb 21, 2008 - 7:33 AM       #4 why pleural effusion? blood leaks into pleural cavity? or could it be tamponade? please explain

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