Is residual pleural thickening and functional sequelae predictable in tuberculous pleurisy?

N. Yaman, S. Yurt, H. C. Tigin, N. Isik, P. Uysal, K. Ozdemir, H. Uzun, A. F. Kosar (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and immunology of tuberculosis
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and immunology of tuberculosis
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 2057
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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