A comparative study of serum effusion albumin gradient and Light's criteria to differentiate exudative and transudative pleural effusion
Context: The incidence of pleural effusion is approximately one million per year. For diagnosing and treatment plan, pleural effusions have to be classified into transudate and exudate. If the diagnosis is not appropriate, it may result in severe complications. The established criterion for differen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=9;spage=4847;epage=4852;aulast=Sandeesha |