Application of Computed Tomography (CT) Attenuation Values in Diagnosis of Transudate and Exudate in Patients with Pleural Effusion

Application of Computed Tomography (CT) Attenuation Values in Diagnosis of Transudate and Exudate in Patients with Pleural Effusion

Background: Pleural effusion is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The fluid analysis yields important diagnostic information, and in certain cases, fluid analysis alone is enough for diagnosis. Analysis of pleural fluid by thoracentesis with imaging guidance helps to determi...

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Main Authors: Keshab Sharma, PS Lamichhane, BK Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. 2018-12-01
Series:Journal of Gandaki Medical College
Subjects:
pleural effusion
computed tomography (ct)
thoracentesis
exudates and transudates
Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JGMCN/article/view/22957

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