Etiology of spontaneous pneumothorax in Algiers: A retrospective study in Bab El Oued University Hospital

M. Kacimi, K. Khennouf, R. Yahiaoui, A. Fissah, R. Amrane (Algiers, Algeria)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Diagnosis and management of pleural and mediastinal diseases
Session: Diagnosis and management of pleural and mediastinal diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2941
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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