The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 132, Issue 6 , Pages 1503-1504 , December 2006

Bonnano’s catheter: A less invasive and cost-effective alternative for drainage of pleural effusion

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PII: S0022-5223(06)01473-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.06.042

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 132, Issue 6 , Pages 1503-1504 , December 2006

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