Can serum (CRP) levels estimate the outome of talc pleurodesis in malignant pleural effusions?

K. Hassaan, M. Fathy (Zagazig, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Diagnosis and biology of malignant pleural effusions
Session: Diagnosis and biology of malignant pleural effusions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4632
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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