Small-bore catheter thoracostomy: a minimally invasive and effective method for management of pleural effusion

H. Ulutas, A. Kuzucu, O. Soysal (Malatya, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pleural problems and selected case reports
Session: Pleural problems and selected case reports
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1071
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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