Management of parapneumonic effusion - Does the size of the chest drain matter?

S. Sharma, J. Kuah, A. Liju (London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Resistance, bacteriological profile and comorbidities in respiratory infections
Session: Resistance, bacteriological profile and comorbidities in respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2533
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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S. Sharma, J. Kuah, A. Liju (London, United Kingdom). Management of parapneumonic effusion - Does the size of the chest drain matter?. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2533

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