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World J Hepatol. Nov 8, 2017; 9(31): 1197-1204
Published online Nov 8, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i31.1197
Published online Nov 8, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i31.1197
Table 1 Criteria for the differentiation between exudates and transudates in pleural fluid examination
| Criteria | Exudate | Transudate |
| Effusion protein/serum protein ratio | > 0.5 | < 0.5 |
| Absolute LDH level in pleural fluid | > 200 IU/L | < 200 IU/L |
| Effusion LDH/serum LDH ratio | > 0.6 | < 0.6 |
- Citation: Garbuzenko DV, Arefyev NO. Hepatic hydrothorax: An update and review of the literature. World J Hepatol 2017; 9(31): 1197-1204
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v9/i31/1197.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v9.i31.1197