Use of bronchoalveolar lavage to diagnose pulmonary infiltrates in immunocompromised hosts.

Saenghirunvattana, S; Charoenpan, P; Vathesatogkit, P; Kiatboonsri, S; Buranaratchada, S

Saenghirunvattana, S; Charoenpan, P; Vathesatogkit, P; Kiatboonsri, S; Buranaratchada, S.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-39638

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Bronchoalveolar lavage is a simple and safe technique that aids in making the diagnosis of pulmonary infiltrates in immunosuppressed patients. The procedure can be done even in thrombocytopenic patients and those requiring ventilatory support.

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Adult; Aged; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid/microbiology; Bronchoscopy; Female; Humans; Immune Tolerance; Lung Diseases/diagnosis; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Respiratory Tract Infections/diagnosis

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Respiratory Tract Infections / Aged / Bronchoscopy / Female / Humans / Male / Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Prospective Studies / Adult / Immune Tolerance Type of study: Observational study Language: English Year: 1989 Type: Article

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