Computed Tomography in Differential Diagnosis of Exudative and Transudative Pleural Effusions

Objective: To differentiate between exudative and transudative pleural effusions by using CT attenuation values and CT appearances. Methods: The retrospective study reviewed 132 patients who were diagnosed of pleural effusions in 2007-2014. All patients were evaluated by chest CT images before or...

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Main Authors: Phakphoom Thiravit, Piyanus Juengsomrasong, Shanigarn Thiravit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2017-03-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/196