Lobectomy or pneumonectomy for multi-drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis can be performed with acceptable morbidity and mortality: a seven year experience

T. Mohsen, A. Abou Zied, S. Haj Yehia (Cairo, Egypt; London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Surgical management of thoracic infections and issues in respiratory physiology
Session: Surgical management of thoracic infections and issues in respiratory physiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3782
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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