Efficacy and complications of small-bore catheters in the management of malignant pleural effusions

M. K. Byun, W. Y. Chung, H. H. Jeon, S. C. Park, B. H. Park, S. B. Choi, J. H. Jeong, M. S. Park, Y. S. Kim, S. K. Kim, S. K. Kim, J. Chang (Seoul, Republic Of Korea)

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: 735
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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