Early VATS decortication versus decortication via thoracotomy in the management of acute parapneumonic empyema-a randomized trial

T. Minchev, D. Petrov, V. Djambazov, S. Alexov, R. Petkov (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Surgery for chronic benign disease and management of complications
Session: Surgery for chronic benign disease and management of complications
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3525
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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