The use of bronchoscopy in the investigation of pleural effusions of unknown aetiology (PEUA)

A. Elsheikh, B. Yung, D. Mukherjee, J. Samuel (Basildon, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pneumothorax and pleural effusions
Session: Pneumothorax and pleural effusions
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 400
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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