The diagnostic value of low pleural fluid pH

J. Madi, K. Mousbah, H. Sudani (Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Pleural diseases and interventions
Session: Pleural diseases and interventions
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1671
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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