Pleural effusion in a pediatric hospital: epidemiologycal characteristics

R. Ortiz, J. Anchorena, T. Gaviria, M. Mendoza, A. Navarro (Lima, Peru)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Miscellaneous pulmonary disorders - diagnosis and treatment
Session: Miscellaneous pulmonary disorders - diagnosis and treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2316
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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