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Subarachnoidal-pleural fistula (SAPF) as an unusual cause of persistent pleural effusion. Beta-trace protein as a marker for SAPF. Case report and review of the literature

S. DeseyneDepartment of Respiratory MedicineGhent University Hospital, Belgium
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K. VanhouteghemDepartment of Laboratory MedicineGhent University Hospital, BelgiumCorrespondence[email protected]
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G. HallaertDepartment of NeurosurgeryGhent University Hospital, Belgium
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J. DelangheDepartment of Laboratory MedicineGhent University Hospital, Belgium
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T. MalfaitDepartment of Respiratory MedicineGhent University Hospital, Belgium
Pages 53-57 | Published online: 18 Sep 2014

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