The role of CTPA in investigating a patient with a pleural effusion of unknown etiology

V. Vlahakos (Athens, Greece), T. Karampitsakos (Athens, Greece), O. Kotsiou (Larisa, Greece), L. Kolilekas (Athens, Greece), E. Markozannes (Athens, Greece), I. Papanikolaou (Corfu, Greece), N. Koulouris (Athens, Greece), K. Dimakou (Athens, Greece), K. Gourgoulianis (Larisa, Greece), M. Gaga (Athens, Greece), S. Zakynthinos (Athens, Greece), I. Kalomenidis (Athens, Greece)

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