Pleural effusion – aetiology and diagnostics
Authors:
F. Salajka
Authors‘ workplace:
Plicní klinika LF UK a FN Hradec Králové
Published in:
Kardiol Rev Int Med 2009, 11(4): 181-186
Category:
Sympozium
Overview
The main mechanisms of transudative and exudative pleural effusions formation are discussed together with diagnostic processes aiming to differentiate exudates from transudates as well as to determine the aetiology of the effusion.
Keywords:
pleural effusion – exudate – transudate
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