Pleural fibrosis can result from a variety of inflammatory processes that include immunologic
diseases like rheumatoid pleurisy, infections like bacterial empyema and tuberculous
pleurisy, asbestos exposure, malignancy, improperly drained hemothorax, post–coronary
artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, uremic pleurisy, and medications. The pathogenesis of
pleural fibrosis is related to inflammation of the pleura. The response of the pleural
mesothelial cell to injury and the ability to maintain its integrity are crucial in determining …