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Collection and evaluation of equine peritoneal and pleural effusions
R L Cowell1, R D Tyler, K D Clinkenbeard
1Department of Veterinary Pathology, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Stillwater.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|December 1, 1987
Abstract:
This article discusses collection, slide preparation, culture technique, fluid analysis and evaluation, and cytologic evaluation of peritoneal and pleural effusions. The morphologic characteristics of various effusions are described, and the physical characteristics (volume, color, turbidity) of effusions are discussed. An algorithm for classifying effusions as transudates, modified transudates, or exudates is included, and each category is discussed.