A comparison of criteria of light, formulas of Kokturk and our novel formulas in distinguishing pleural fluids as transudates and exudates

T. Yildiz, H. Bayram, S. R. Isik, L. Akyildiz, F. Topcu (Diyarbakir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pleural problems
Session: Pleural problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2802
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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