Study of pleural empyema evolution depending on drainage size used

S. Herrero, A. A. Iridoy, V. López, M. I. Andrade, P. Cebollero, I. Pascal (Pamplona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Biomarkers, diagnosis and outcome of respiratory infections
Session: Biomarkers, diagnosis and outcome of respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2698
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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