Feasibility and complications of nelaton catheter insertion after pleural biopsy as a novel method for pleural effusion drainage

E. Safavi, S. Seifirad, F. Shahram, S. Tavakkolizadeh, H. Abtahi (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - From outside to inside: access to the pleura
Session: From outside to inside: access to the pleura
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 601
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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