Diagnostic utility of albumin gradient and fluid to serum albumin ratio in separation of pleural effusion

I. Djordjevic, T. Pejcic, M. Radovic, S. Golubovic, D. Dacic (Nis, Serbia And Montenegro)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pleural effusions
Session: Pleural effusions
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 3403

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