Ten years experience of use of intrapleural streptokinase (IPSK) for empyema

H. Neighbour, A. E. Fernando, N. Khan, N. C. Barnes (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Pleural diseases
Session: Pleural diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2137

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