Management of pneumothorax: are we giving the right information to patients upon discharge – an observational study

A. Kavidasan, M. Goolam (Bristol, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pleural diseases
Session: Pleural diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1320

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