The value of thoracic ultrasound for characterization of pleural thickening

L. Garcia Alfonso (Aviles (Asturias), Spain)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Pleural interventions and transthoracic ultrasound (TUS)

Session: Pleural interventions and transthoracic ultrasound (TUS)
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 3765

Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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