A new parameter in the separation of exudates from transudates: ratio of pleural fluid albumin to serum albumin

U. Gonlugur, T. E. Gonlugur (Sivas, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session: Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2860
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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