Mechanical versus enzymatic debridement in the management of thoracic empyemas

G. Hardavella, G. Papavasileiou, D. Zacheilas, G. Dionellis, M. Alchanatis, N. Anastasiou (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Surgical options in pulmonary infections
Session: Surgical options in pulmonary infections
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4703
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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