Prognostic indexes for the efficacy of intrapleural instillation of bleomycin, alpha2-interferon and gamma-interferon in the control of malignant pleural effusions

M. Ferdoutsis, G. Meletis, G. Patsourakis, N. Bachlitzanakis, E. Vakouti, M. Christodoulou, G. Pitsidianakis, G. Gavriilidis, D. Bouros (Heraklion, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Mesothelioma, malignant pleural effusions and rare thoracic tumours
Session: Mesothelioma, malignant pleural effusions and rare thoracic tumours
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2710
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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