In search of an ideal method to diagnose undetermined exudative pleural effusions

M. B. N. B. Prasad, K. Shashirekha, S. C. Tiwari (Ranchi, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pleural disease
Session: Pleural disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 536
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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