Empyema thoracis: new insights into an old disease

Brims F.J.H., Lansley S.M., Waterer G.W., Lee Y.C.G.

Source: Eur Respir Rev 2010 19: 220-228
Journal Issue: September 2010 - 19 (117)
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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