Serum Amyloid Alpha in Parapneumonic Effusions
Study objectives. To assess serum amyloid alpha (SAA) pleural fluid levels in parapneumonic effusion (PPE) and to investigate SAA diagnostic performance in PPE diagnosis and outcome. Methods. We studied prospectively 57 consecutive patients with PPE (empyema (EMP), complicated (CP...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/237638 |