Thoracic surgery for pleural disease: the earlier the better?

M. Lucchi (Pisa (PI), Italy)

Source: International Congress 2019 – PG15 Management of pleural disease in 2019: applying the evidence
Session: PG15 Management of pleural disease in 2019: applying the evidence
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 122
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