Is computed tomography scan able to replace laboratory tests to differentiate transudate effusions from exudate effusions? that is a question

Abstract Background Pleural effusion is considered an interesting clinical problem that is commonly faced by physicians and is caused by several diseases. The ability of computed tomography (CT) to differentiate transudate effusion from exudate effusion is still under research. Objective The aim of...

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Main Authors: Yousef Ahmed, Sahar Farghly, Mohamed I. Seddic, Shimaa Farghaly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-05-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/ejb.ejb_37_18