Using streptokinase for pleural adhesiolysis in sonographically septated pleural effusion
Background: In dealing with septated pleural effusion, intrapleural fibrinolytics may be a useful alternative for others such as use of video assisted thoracic surgery or the conventional thoracotomy. The use of intrapleural fibrinolytics may be a safer, easier and cost effective management option t...
Main Authors: | Amany Omar, Abd-Elazim Abo Elfadl, Yousef Ahmed, Sahar Refaat |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-10-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763815300169 |
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