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Surfactant protein-D predicts survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases : official journal of WASOG - 1 Jul 2009
Barlo N P, van Moorsel C H M, Ruven H J T, Zanen P, van den Bosch J M M, Grutters J C
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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive interstitial lung disease with a high mortality rate. As lung transplantation is the only therapeutic option, it is important to predict survival. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluates the clinical value of surfactant protein-D as a marker of prognosis in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. DESIGN: Surfactant protein-D was measured in serum of 72...
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