Role of biomarkers in early infectious complications after lung transplantation
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Role of biomarkers in early infectious complications after lung transplantation
BACKGROUND Infections and primary graft dysfunction are devastating complications in the immediate postoperative period following lung transplantation. Nowadays, reliable diagnostic tools are not available. Biomarkers could improve early infection diagnosis. METHODS Multicentre prospective observational study that included all centres authorized to perform lung transplantation in Spain. Lung ...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLOS ONE
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180202