Microscopic anatomy of the pleura.

Thorac Surg Clin

Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Avenue South, T-1218 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232-2640, USA.

Published: May 2011

This article describes the anatomy of the pleura, which is made up of five layers. Blood supply and lymphatics are described, as are pleural fluid, mesothelial cells, and Kampmeier foci.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2010.12.003DOI Listing

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