Pleural effusions in medical ICU –prevalence, causes and clinical significance

G. Gaude (Belgaum, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pleural and parenchymal diseases
Session: Pleural and parenchymal diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3526
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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