ISSN:
1436-2813
Keywords:
Key Words: KL-6
;
interstitial pneumonitis
;
bronchopneumonia
;
thoracotomy
;
pleural effusion
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
P 〈 0.05). The decrease in the KL-6 levels correlated with the number of resected lung segments, but not with the changes in white blood cell count, lactate dehydrogenase level, or C-reactive protein level. In comparison with the lobectomy patients, the serum KL-6 levels decreased by half in patients who had undergone partial resection (P 〈 0.05). The results of this study suggest that the serum KL-6 level may be a useful indicator of interstitial pneumonitis after lobectomy. Serum KL-6 levels are influenced by the volume of the resected lung, and probably also by the upregulation of KL-6 production.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005950050372