Outcomes of empyema in the elderly: A study from Australia's Capital Territory

B. Nanayakkara (Canberra, Australia, Australia), J. Tai (Canberra, Australia, Australia), J. Lemberger (Canberra, Australia, Australia), C. Huang (Canberra, Australia, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session: Clinical challenges in respiratory infection
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4685
Disease area: Respiratory critical care, Respiratory infections

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