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Pulmonary Cavitation and Hydropneumothorax Associated With Pulmonary Embolism

Shekhar Kadam, Jyotsna M. Joshi

Citation Information : Kadam S, Joshi JM. Pulmonary Cavitation and Hydropneumothorax Associated With Pulmonary Embolism. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2012; 54 (2):119-121.

DOI: 10.5005/ijcdas-54-2-119

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 16-06-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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