The management of childhood empyema by conservative surgical approachs

T. Altinok, S. Topcu, E. S. Gulhan, C. Kurul, U. Yazici, E. Aydin, E. Sarica, S. Kaya, I. Tastepe (Ankara, Kocaeli, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Pleural effusions, empyema: diagnosis and treatment
Session: Pleural effusions, empyema: diagnosis and treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3841
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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