Continuous monitoring of the bronchial epithelial lining fluid by microdialysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Contents of the epithelial lining fluid (ELF) of the bronchi are of central interest in lung diseases, acute lung injury and pharmacology. The most commonly used technique broncheoalveolar lavage is invasive and may cause lung injury...

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Main Authors: Steinshamn Sigurd L, Lyng Oddveig, Solligård Erik, Tyvold Stig S, Gunnes Sigurd, Aadahl Petter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/78