Computed tomography measurements of parapneumonic effusion indicative of thoracentesis

Moffett B.K., Panchabhai T.S., Anaya E., Nakamatsu R., Arnold F.W., Peyrani P., Wiemken T., Guardiola J., Ramirez J.A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 38: 1406-1411
Journal Issue: December

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