The value of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 pathway in diagnosing indeterminate pleural effusion

OBJECTIVES Our aim was to determine the diagnostic value of the matrix metalloproteinase-9/vascular endothelial grow factor receptor-1 pathway in differentiating pleural effusions (PE) of varying origin. METHODS In the last two years, 55 consecutive patients with exudative PE have been enrolled. In...

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Veröffentlicht in:Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2013-03, Vol.16 (3), p.263-269
Hauptverfasser: Fiorelli, Alfonso, Morgillo, Floriana, Fasano, Morena, Vicidomini, Giovanni, Di Crescenzo, Vincenzo Giuseppe, Di Domenico, Marina, Accardo, Marina, Santini, Mario
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