Is increased body mass index related to apparent circumscribed pleural thickening on plain chest radiographs?
Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m(2)) is related to apparent circumscribed pleural thickening on CXR, especially thin (< 1 cm) shadows covering 25-50% of the lateral chest wall.
Significant SF in early biopsies is a good predictor of severe hepatitis C recurrence. This histological finding, when combined with simple variables, may be useful to select the best candidates for early antiviral therapy after LT.