A clinical comparison of intrapleural heparin versus urokinase in the management of tuberculous pleurisy

Y. Huang, C. Xie (Guangzhou, China)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Session: Treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4101
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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Y. Huang, C. Xie (Guangzhou, China). A clinical comparison of intrapleural heparin versus urokinase in the management of tuberculous pleurisy. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 4101

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