Pleural fluid CRP, LDH, and pH as predictors of successful pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusions

Faculty Medicine Year: 2015
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages:
Authors:
Samah Mohamed Shihata
Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Volume:
Keywords : Pleural fluid CRP, LDH, , , , predictors of successful    
Abstract:
Background: Pleurodesis fails in 10–40% of patients with recurrent malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) and dyspnea. An accurate definition of the different characteristics of the patient would help to identify more precisely the population m
    
     
 
       

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