Diagnostic utility of Costa's criteria in separation of exudates from transudates

I. Djordjevic, D. Zivkovic, S. Golubovic, D. Dacic (Yugoslavia)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pleural problems
Session: Pleural problems
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2801
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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