What is the optimal patient selection for VATS in pleural empyema treatment?

H. Ris (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Source: International Congress 2014 – An update on video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in pleuropulmonary diseases
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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