UID:
almahu_9949641836502882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9781000999969
,
1000999963
,
9781003146834
,
100314683X
,
9781000999938
,
1000999939
Content:
This book providesa practical approach to bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and its analyses, which are used worldwide in both research and clinical settings.It includes useful guidelines witha theoretic background and provides details on microscopic and flow cytometric measurements for all known differential diagnostics made with BAL analyses, from chronic diseases like COPD andILD via infectious diseases to inherited illnesses like cystic fibrosis. It includes BAL in both adult and pediatric medicine. The text is supported throughout by illustrations and clinical cases, serving as an invaluable resource for respiratory medicine and infectious disease clinicians and trainees. Key features: UsesBAL in the infectious diseases field and the search for respiratory viruses using the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technique. Presents contributions from worldwide experts. Clarifies theBAL technique and its diagnostic utility to respiratory physicians, cytologists, and pathologists involved in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease. Provides an updated perspective on the future applications of BAL techonology to research and clinical medicine.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 0367705427
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780367705428
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0367705435
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780367705435
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1201/9781003146834
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003146834
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