Contents:

1. Mesothelioma
   1. Pathology, biologic behavior, and natural history
   2. Treatment (operative and non-operative)
      
      
2. Pleural effusions
   1. Types
   2. Diagnosis
   3. Treatment (operative and non-operative)
      
      
3. Empyema
   1. Presentation with and without bronchopleural fistula
   2. Diagnosis
   3. Treatment (operative and non-operative)
   4. Surgical options (e.g., thoracentesis, tube thoracostomy, decortication, rib resection, repair of bronchopleural fistula)