Are patients with malignant pleural effusions being referred appropriately for surgical intervention?

N. Acharya, M. Hewson (Carlisle, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Management, quality aspects and prognosis in thoracic oncology
Session: Management, quality aspects and prognosis in thoracic oncology
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1400
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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