Abstract
In situations where the extracellular volume is increased, the excess fluid will accumulate in any part of the body where the tissues have sufficient compliance to accept it. Therefore not only the subcutaneous space (edema) but also the spaces between serous membranes which are ‘empty’ in normal man can be filled with fluid. Special lymph drainage systems exist in the three main compartments — pericardial, pleural and peritoneal cavities — ensuring a negative pressure in normal conditions.
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Mees, E.J.D. (2000). Effusions in serous cavities. In: Cardiovascular Aspects of Dialysis Treatment. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0973-6_10
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