Spontaneous pneumothorax – How long should we keep a chest drain?

M. Dias, D. Coutinho, M. J. Oliveira, D. Vaz, T. Shiang, M. C. Brito, A. Antunes (Gaia, Portugal)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Outcome prediction and imaging in thoracic surgery
Session: Outcome prediction and imaging in thoracic surgery
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3270
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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