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Pleural effusion – aetiology and diagnostics


Authors: F. Salajka
Authors place of work: Plicní klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové
Published in the journal: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2009, 11(4): 181-186
Category: Sympozium

Summary

The main mechanisms of transudative and exudative pleural effusions formation are discussed together with diagnostic processes aiming to differentiate exudates from transudates as well as to determine the aetiology of the effusion.

Keywords:
pleural effusion – exudate – transudate


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