Does previous asbestos exposure increase the risk of a post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) pleural effusion – a routine data study?

Does previous asbestos exposure increase the risk of a post coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) pleural effusion – a routine data study?

Abstract Background Development of pleural effusion (PE) following CABG is common. Post-CABG PE are divided into early- (within 30 days of surgery) and delayed-onset (30 days–1 year) which are likely due to distinct pathological processes. Some experts suggest asbestos exposure may confer an indepen...

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Main Authors: Hugh Welch, Jessica Harris, Maria Pufulete, Arnaldo Dimagli, Umberto Benedetto, Nick Maskell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Pleura
Pleural effusion
Pleural plaque
Asbestos
Coronary artery bypass graft
Routine data
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02555-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02555-9

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