Diagnosis and management of pneumothorax: An audit of local prevalence, aetiology and adherence to national guidelines

A. MacKenzie, K. Byth (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Modern approach to various clinical settings
Session: Modern approach to various clinical settings
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2195

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A. MacKenzie, K. Byth (Glasgow, United Kingdom). Diagnosis and management of pneumothorax: An audit of local prevalence, aetiology and adherence to national guidelines. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 2195

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