The efficacy of chest radiographs in detecting parapneumonic effusions
AG Brixey, Y Luo, V Skouras, A Awdankiewicz… - …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objective: Current guidelines recommend parapneumonic effusions (PPEs)
with a thickness of≥ 10 mm be sampled via thoracentesis. We hypothesized that …
with a thickness of≥ 10 mm be sampled via thoracentesis. We hypothesized that …
What size parapneumonic effusions should be sampled?
V Skouras, A Awdankiewicz, RW Light - Thorax, 2010 - thorax.bmj.com
The indications for operative intervention in parapneumonic effusions (PPEs) are currently
based on their anatomical, bacteriological and biochemical features. Because PPEs, 10 mm …
based on their anatomical, bacteriological and biochemical features. Because PPEs, 10 mm …
What Size Parapneumonic Effusions Should Be Sampled?.
A Awdankiewicz, V Skouras, S Peng… - … . PLEURAL DISEASE I …, 2009 - atsjournals.org
The appropriate management of a parapneumonic effusion (PPE) depends on its
pathophysiological stage at diagnosis. Pleural fluid sampling contributes to PPEs staging …
pathophysiological stage at diagnosis. Pleural fluid sampling contributes to PPEs staging …