Intrapleural instillation of fibrinolytics in the treatment complicated pneumonia in children. Case study

E. Vaitkaitien[edot], J. Kudzyte, R. Kacinskas (Kaunas, Lithuania)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Empyema thoracis in children
Session: Empyema thoracis in children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3697
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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