Assessment of accuracy of clinical techniques for detection of pleural effusions: comparison with radiological methods

F. Deutsch, N. Ogawa, P. E. S. M. Gonzales, S. Kodaira, L. Camargo, M. A. Martins, J. A. Atta, I. F. L. C. Tibério (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Aspects of respiratory disease in primary care
Session: Aspects of respiratory disease in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2991

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