Special characteristics of empyema in children

A. Jaffe (New South Wales, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Highlights in the treatment of pleural empyema
Session: Highlights in the treatment of pleural empyema
Session type: Symposium
Number: 2918
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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