title: [pH measurement in the diagnosis of pleural exudates].
abstract: The diagnostic accuracy of pH measurement of various types of pleural exudate is examined. Despite the limitations of this examination it is easy and quick to perform and offers an undeniable diagnostic validity especially in the case of pleural transudates or malignant effusions.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: La determinazione del pH nella diagnosi dei versamenti pleurici.