The early drainage of pneumothorax avoids re-expansion pulmonary oedema and reduces tensile stress

A. Elias, G. Oliveira, D. Ornellas, P. Rocco, R. Haddad, C. Garcia (Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Infections and pleural problems
Session: Infections and pleural problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4846
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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