Imaging of empyema (EMP) in children: How bedside ultrasonography (US) impact on clinical practice?

M. Guerra, A. Magnolato, L. Deroma, A. Pusiol, G. Crichiutti (Udine, Trieste, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Prevention, diagnosis and consequences of respiratory infections in children
Session: Prevention, diagnosis and consequences of respiratory infections in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3464
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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