Intrapleural interleukin 2 in the treatment of persistent pneumothorax in patients not eligible for surgery

P. Cremaschi, L. Conti, C. Catanese, G. Terzuolo, E. Gatto (Pavia, Mortara (Pv), Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pleural techniques and diagnosis of peripheral lung nodules
Session: Pleural techniques and diagnosis of peripheral lung nodules
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 748

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