Infection rate post tube thoracostomy for spontaneous pneumothorax; is it negligible?

K. Toori, M. Winson (Crewe, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session: Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2875
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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K. Toori, M. Winson (Crewe, United Kingdom). Infection rate post tube thoracostomy for spontaneous pneumothorax; is it negligible?. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 2875

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