Update on pleural trial evidence (IPC vs talc, best way to pleurodese etc including chest drain size)

R. Bhatnagar (Bristol, United Kingdom), N. Rahman (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Source: ERS Skills Course 2018 - Practical Pleural Skills
Number: 11

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