Repeated Thoracentesis: An Important Risk Factor for Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion?

Background: Eosinophilic pleural effusion (EPE) is a relatively rare clinical condition. Repeated thoracenteses (RTs) are normally considered a frequent cause of EPE. Yet, to our knowledge, there is no firm evidence (apart from anecdotal case reports) supporting such a statement. Objective: To inves...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Respiration 2003-01, Vol.70 (1), p.82-86
Hauptverfasser:	Martínez García, M.A., Cases Viedma, E., Perpiñá Tordera, M., Sanchis-Aldás, J.L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Analysis of Variance Biological and medical sciences Biopsy, Needle - statistics & numerical data Clinical Investigations Diseases of the respiratory system Eosinophilia - pathology Female Hemoglobins - analysis Humans Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Leukocyte Count Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Paracentesis - statistics & numerical data Pleural Cavity - pathology Pleural Effusion - pathology Pneumology Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Recurrence Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases Retrospective Studies Risk Factors Statistics, Nonparametric Thoracostomy - statistics & numerical data Time Factors
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