The feasibility of medical thoracoscopy in the treatment of multi-locculated pleural effusion

D. Kim, B. Son, K. Kim, J. Hwang (Yangsan, Daejeon, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Special problems in thoracic surgery
Session: Special problems in thoracic surgery
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4430
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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