Clinical and radiological evaluation of pleural effusions at different volume ranges

F. Deutsch, J. A. Atta, L. M. Conceicao, M. A. Martins, I. F. Tiberio (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: challenging pulmonary problems
Session: Primary care: challenging pulmonary problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3340

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