Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM): clinical presentation, complications and survival

L. Bancalari, S. Calafati, S. Cordani, F. Fiasella, R. Maggiani, P. Pronzato, P. A. Canessa (Sarzana, La Spezia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1740
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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