Video-assisted thoracoscopic treatment for acute pleural empyema

M. Takahama, T. Tojo, K. Kushibe, M. Kimura, T. Kawaguchi, S. Taniguchi (Kashihara, Nara, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Infection, trauma and emphysema
Session: Infection, trauma and emphysema
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1603
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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