Effect of thoracocentesis on respiratory muscle strength in patients with unilateral pleural effusion

S. Michaelides, O. Vartzioti, G. Bablekos, G. Goulas, A. Lazaratou, G. Ionas, E. Kourtelesi (Maroussi-Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory and skeletal muscle assessment in health and disease
Session: Respiratory and skeletal muscle assessment in health and disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2113
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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