Empyema treatment: about drains, fibrinolytics and when to call the surgeon

R. Davies (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - PG16 - Management of pleural problems in your practice today
Session: PG16 - Management of pleural problems in your practice today
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 132
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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