Direct pleuroscopy a useful tool in managing TB empyema

C. G. Paleru, I. Cordos, C. G. Urda (Bucharest, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Tracheal surgery, emergencies and infectious problems
Session: Tracheal surgery, emergencies and infectious problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1102
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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