Comparison of treatment methods in empyema

D. Ozol, S. O. Ayik, E. Erdinc (Izmir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pneumonias: aetiology; management; antimicrobial resistance; empyema
Session: "Pneumonias: aetiology; management; antimicrobial resistance; empyema"
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2217
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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