ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA, cilt.41, sa.7, ss.376-379, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
OBJECTIVE: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent inducer of capillary permeability and its role as a crucial mediator in pleural fluid formation has been established. This study was conducted to assess the usefulness of VEGF for diagnosing malignant and non-malignant pleural effusions of various causes.