Alternative way of tunneling a pleural catheter using a single puncture - our experiences, safety and effectivity.

D. Havel (Plzen 1, Czech Republic)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Pleural and mediastinal malignancies
Session: Pleural and mediastinal malignancies
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4303
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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