Retrospective analysis of survival time in malignant pleural effusion requiring IPC insertion

R. Asciak (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Mesothelioma and malignant pleural disease
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1589
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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