Comparison between video-thoracoscopic and open surgical management of thoracic empyema

P. Michos, A. Stamatelopoulos, I. Gakidis, C. Chatziantoniou, K. Skevis, D. Doltsiniades (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Surgical options in pulmonary infections
Session: Surgical options in pulmonary infections
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4701
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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