Value of pleural fluid and serum NT-ProBNP levels in differentiation of transudative and exudative pleural effusions

F. O. Ergur, G. Ulubay, N. Bayraktar (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Novel approach in diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusions
Session: Novel approach in diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusions
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 228

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F. O. Ergur, G. Ulubay, N. Bayraktar (Ankara, Turkey). Value of pleural fluid and serum NT-ProBNP levels in differentiation of transudative and exudative pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 228

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