Spontaneous bacterial empyema in cirrhotic patients: pathogenic mechanisms and diagnostic tools

N. Y. Azab, R. M. El-Ebel, W. A. Zahran, E. M. Abdel-Atti, N. A. Allam, S. M. Shoeb (Shebin Elkom, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pneumothorax and pleural effusions
Session: Pneumothorax and pleural effusions
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 398
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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