Lobectomy or pneumonectomy for multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis can be performed with acceptable morbidity and mortality: a seven-year review of a single institution‘s experience

T. Mohsen, A. Abou Zeid (Cairo, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Surgical treatment of lung tuberculosis
Session: Surgical treatment of lung tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2161
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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