BTS guidelines for the investigation of a unilateral pleural effusion in adults

Thorax. 2003 May;58 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):ii8-17. doi: 10.1136/thorax.58.suppl_2.ii8.
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Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amylases / analysis
  • Biopsy, Needle / methods
  • Bronchoscopy / methods
  • Cell Count
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Medical History Taking
  • Physical Examination
  • Pleura / chemistry
  • Pleural Effusion / diagnosis*
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology
  • Pleural Effusion / therapy
  • Thoracoscopy / methods

Substances

  • Amylases