VEGF Correlates with Inflammation and Fibrosis in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion

Objective. To investigate the relationship among angiogenic cytokines, inflammatory markers, and fibrinolytic activity in tuberculous pleural effusion (TBPE) and their clinical importance. Methods. Forty-two patients diagnosed with TBPE were studied. Based on chest ultrasonography, there were 26 loc...

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Main Authors: Mauo-Ying Bien, Ming-Ping Wu, Wei-Lin Chen, Chi-Li Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/417124