Use of intrapleural streptokinase and alteplase vs CTT alone in the resolution ofloculated pleural effusion among adult patients

K. Chua (San Juan, Philippines), G. Dy-Agra (San Juan, Philippines)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Clinical problems
Session: Clinical problems
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 629
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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