Diagnostic imaging of parapneumonic effusion in children: Radiography versus sonography

M. Guerra, G. Crichiutti, A. Pusiol, A. Rosolen (Udine, Trieste, Padova, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Pulmonary infection in children: diagnosis and long-term effects
Session: Pulmonary infection in children: diagnosis and long-term effects
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 379
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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