Uselessness of microbiological samples in acute appendicitis with frank pus: to collect or not to collect?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-1031-7
Abstract: IntroductionCurrent use of antimicrobial therapy is prophylactic, empirical and broad spectrum. But, the age-old practice of obtaining cultures still remain. The aim of this study was to evaluate bacterial etiology and adequacy of antibiotic prophylaxis… read more here.
Keywords: acute appendicitis; uselessness microbiological; samples acute; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage samples in acute lung allograft rejection: the potential role of cytokines as diagnostic markers
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DOI: 10.1186/s12931-017-0634-6
Abstract: The role of differential cytology patterns in peripheral blood and bronchoalveolar lavage samples is increasingly investigated as a potential adjunct to diagnose acute and chronic allograft dysfunction after lung transplantation. While these profiles might facilitate… read more here.
Keywords: rejection; bronchoalveolar lavage; lavage samples; samples acute ... See more keywords