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Can computerized tomography Hounsfield unit values be useful in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusion? [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Research in Clinical Medicine, 2020
Introduction: We aimed to investigate the efficacy of Hounsfield unit (HU) attenuation measured on computed tomography (CT) as a non-invasive method for pleural effusion characterization.
Fatma Durmaz   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Application of Computed Tomography (CT) Attenuation Values in Diagnosis of Transudate and Exudate in Patients with Pleural Effusion

open access: diamondJournal of Gandaki Medical College-Nepal, 2018
Background: Pleural effusion is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. The fluid analysis yields important diagnostic information, and in certain cases, fluid analysis alone is enough for diagnosis.
Keshab Sharma, PS Lamichhane, B D Sharma
openalex   +3 more sources

Feasibility and Accuracy of HIV Testing of Children by Caregivers Using Oral Mucosal Transudate HIV Tests

open access: yesJournal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 2021
Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Background: Children encounter multiple barriers in accessing facilities. HIV self-testing using oral mucosal transudate (OMT) tests has been shown to be effective in reaching hard-to-reach ...
C. Dziva Chikwari   +14 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Interstitial Transudate Purines in Normoxic and Hypoxic Immature and Mature Rabbit Hearts [PDF]

open access: bronzePediatric Research, 1990
G. Paul Matherne   +3 more
openalex   +2 more sources

A study to assess the cholesterol levels in pleural fluid and its role in differentiate between exudative and transudate pleural effusion

open access: yesIP Indian Journal of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, 2021
The pathophysiology of the transudate pleural effusion occurs when the systemic factors are involved in the formation and absorption of plural effusion, where the source of pleural fluid is originating from Lung, Peritoneal or Pleural Cavity.
Raghurama Sharvegar, Chandrik Babu S R
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Transudates and exudates [PDF]

open access: yesThorax, 2002
Joseph et al have made a valuable contribution to the evaluation of pleural effusions.1 However, we would like to sound a note of caution. Throughout all the literature, including the study by Joseph et al , one message remains the same: no single test is diagnostic for transudates or exudates.2 Thus, overreliance on such a test can be very misleading ...
S J, Quantrill, L, Dabal
openaire   +2 more sources

Role of C-Reactive Protein in Discrimination between Transudative and Exudative Pleural Effusions

open access: yesDiagnostics, 2021
Background: There is still no wide agreement regarding the efficacy of the serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRPs), pleural fluid levels of CRP (CRPpf), and their ratio (CRPr) in the discrimination between transudative (Tr) and exudative (Ex) pleural ...
Yana Kogan, Edmond Sabo, Majed Odeh
doaj   +1 more source

Hepatitis C and HIV Prevalence Using Oral Mucosal Transudate, and Reported Drug Use and Sexual Behaviours of Youth in Custody in British Columbia [PDF]

open access: bronzeCanadian journal of public health, 2009
Jane A. Buxton   +7 more
openalex   +2 more sources

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