Procalcitonin as marker for infection after thoracic surgery

K. Kant, E. Veen, C. Cobbaert, J. Aerts (Breda, Leiden, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Infections and pleural problems
Session: Infections and pleural problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4839
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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K. Kant, E. Veen, C. Cobbaert, J. Aerts (Breda, Leiden, Netherlands). Procalcitonin as marker for infection after thoracic surgery. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 4839

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