Parapneumonic effusions and empyema in childhood: a retrospective study

B. De Wilde, K. Vandekerckhove, M. Maes, F. Haerynck, P. Schelstraete, S. Van Daele, F. De Baets (Ghent, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Miscellaneous respiratory infections in children
Session: Miscellaneous respiratory infections in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2028
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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