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

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1989-07-01
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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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Chotmaihet Thangphaet.
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Saenghirunvattana S, Charoenpan P, Vathesatogkit P, Kiatboonsri S, Buranaratchada S. Use of bronchoalveolar lavage to diagnose pulmonary infiltrates in immunocompromised hosts. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 1989 Jul; 72(7): 371-5