Pleural fluid pH, LDH, total protein, albumin and glucose levels as a predictor of successful pleurodesis for patient with malignant pleural effusions

H. Yildirim, M. Metintas, S. Erginel, S. Metintas, I. Ucgun, F. Alatas, M. Kolsuz (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Malignant and benign intrathoracic tumours
Session: Malignant and benign intrathoracic tumours
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2782
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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