%0 Journal Article
%T Diagnostic approach to pleural effusions
%A He, Tao
%A Oh, Scott
%J AME Medical Journal
%D 2018
%B 2018
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%! Diagnostic approach to pleural effusions
%K 
%X The increasing incidence of pleural effusions from a variety of etiologies is associated with significant socioeconomic burden. Effective treatment for pleural effusions first requires a comprehensive diagnostic work up encompassing analysis of pleural fluid chemistry, microbiology studies and invasive sampling, all of which should be incorporated with relevant clinical data to reach a final diagnosis. This review article addresses current diagnostic approaches to pleural effusions.
%U https://amj.amegroups.org/article/view/4753
%V 3
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%@ 2520-0518