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Characteristics of Trapped Lung.

Authors :
Huggins, John T.
Sahn, Steven A.
Heidecker, Jay
Ravenel, James G.
Doelken, Peter
Source :
CHEST. Jan2007, Vol. 131 Issue 1, p206-213. 8p. 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses a study which examined the pleural fluid characteristics, pleural manometry and radiographic data of patients diagnosed with trapped lung. Trapped lung is characterized by the presence of a restrictive visceral pleural peel. The pleural fluid is paucicellular, lactate dehydrogenase is low and protein may be in the exudative range.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
131
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
CHEST
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23819875
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.06-0430