Effecs of systemic inflammation markers for determining success of talc pleurodeisis on patients with malignant pleural effusion

H. Yildirim, M. Metintas, S. Erginel, F. Alatas, I. Ucgun (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Mesothelioma and malignant effusions
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant effusions
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 497
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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