Primary thoracoscopy versus fibrinolysis in the management of pleural sepsis

K. L. Khoo, E. Sim, T. K. Lim (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Infectious pneumonia and related diseases including tuberculosis
Session: Infectious pneumonia and related diseases including tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 444
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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K. L. Khoo, E. Sim, T. K. Lim (Singapore, Singapore). Primary thoracoscopy versus fibrinolysis in the management of pleural sepsis. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 444

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