Utility of bronchoalveolar lavage in diagnosing respiratory tract infections in patients with hematological malignancies: are invasive diagnostics still needed?
Background: Patients treated for hematological malignancies have an increased risk of serious infections. Diagnosis and prompt initiation of therapy are essential. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a well-established investigation for identifying the cause of pulmonary infiltrates in immunocompromised...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Upsala Medical Society
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03009734.2016.1237595 |