A simple score based on ultrasound criteria to distinguish between exudative vs. transudative pleural effusions

S. M. R. Azam, W. T. Owen, M. Kamalanathan, T. P. Toma (London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Different modalities and techniques for lung imaging
Session: Different modalities and techniques for lung imaging
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 666
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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