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Bleeding Risk With Combination Intrapleural Fibrinolytic and Enzyme Therapy in Pleural Infection An International, Multicenter, Retrospective Cohort Study
(Chest, 2022-06-15)
BACKGROUND: Combination intrapleural fibrinolytic and enzyme therapy (IET) has been established as a therapeutic option in pleural infection. Despite demonstrated efficacy, studies specifically designed and adequately ...
A novel diagnostic method for distinguishing parapneumonic effusion and empyema from other diseases by using the pleural lactate dehydrogenase to adenosine deaminase ratio and carcinoembryonic antigen levels
(Medicine, 2019-03)
Pleural effusions are a common medical problem not only for pulmonologists but also for general physicians, often needing thoracentesis for a definite diagnosis. However, thoracentesis cannot always reveal malignant cells ...