Lai-Fook, Stephen J. Pleural Mechanics and Fluid Exchange. Physiol Rev 84: 385–410,
2004; 10.1152/physrev. 00026.2003.—The pleural space separating the lung and chest wall …

The pleural space plays an important role in respiratory function as the negative intrapleural
pressure regimen ensures lung expansion and in the mean time maintains the tight …

Body membranes are thin sheets/layers of cells or tissues which cover the surface of internal
organs, the outside of the body and lines various body cavities. These membranes are …

Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a primary mode of respiratory
support for preterm infants. Animal studies have shown long-term detrimental effects on …

The human pleural space is a fluid-filled cavity located between the mediastinum,
diaphragmatic dome, chest wall, and lung surface. The thin layer of liquid within this space is …

Background A high concentration of hyaluronic acid in pleural fluid is suggestive of
malignant mesothelioma. However, a relatively high concentration of hyaluronic acid was …

Abstract Background and Aim. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a component of extracellular matrix
and may play a role in the pleural inflammation which is implicated in parapneumonic …

The pleural space is a liquid-filled cavity enclosed between the parietal mesothelium located
on the inner surface of the thorax, the diaphragm and the mediastinal tissues and the …

In normal conditions, the pleural space contains a small amount of pleural fluid. 1 This small
volume of pleural fluid is maintained in the pleural space by a complex interplay of …

The contribution of the pleural mesothelium to pleural liquid and protein transport is still
vigorously debated. Recent in vitro studies of stripped pleural membrane and free-standing …