Intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment with streptokinase for empyema during pregnancy: 2 cases

H. Ulutas, E. Yekeler, Z. H. A. Sak, I. Doru, T. Becerik, A. Kuzucu (Erzurum, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Infections and pleural problems
Session: Infections and pleural problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4833
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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