Parapneumonic effusions in children: Evaluation of long term effect on lung function and exercise capacity

K. Kontouli, F. Kirvassilis, E. Hatziagorou, K. Papadopoulou, A. Mavroudi, J. Tsanakas (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Childhood pneumonia: from prevention to complications
Session: Childhood pneumonia: from prevention to complications
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 5372
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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K. Kontouli, F. Kirvassilis, E. Hatziagorou, K. Papadopoulou, A. Mavroudi, J. Tsanakas (Thessaloniki, Greece). Parapneumonic effusions in children: Evaluation of long term effect on lung function and exercise capacity. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 5372

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