Pleural empyema - complex multifactorial approach, diagnostic and therapeutic

L. Farmaru, A. Aldea, C. Mitrofan, C. Pislariu, M. Bosinceanu, F. Rautu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Interesting surgical topics including trauma
Session: Interesting surgical topics including trauma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3062
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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