Results of pleurodesis score, volume of effusion produced, and analysis of pleural effusion in sheep after intrapleural TGFβ2 administration
| Group A (n=3) | Group B (n=3) | Group C (n=3) | Group D (n=3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGFβ2 dose (μg/kg) | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 0.125 |
| Pleurodesis score (1–8)1-151 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Effusion volume at 24 h (ml) | 600 (521) | 643 (127) | 0.3 (0.6) | 0.0 (0.0) |
| Total effusion volume drained (ml) | 715 (341) | 965 (383) | 0.7 (0.6) | 0.0 (0.0) |
| Protein (mg/dl) | 3.9 (0.2) | 3.6 (0.3) | 1-159 | 1-159 |
| LDH (IU/l) | 958 (80) | 896 (156) | 1-159 | 1-159 |
| Glucose (mg/dl) | 72.7 (5.9) | 62.0 (1.0) | 1-159 | 1-159 |
| Total leucocyte count (/mm3) | 1352 (1052) | 1938 (936) | 3475 (108) | 1-159 |