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Review
. 1998 Jun;19(2):363-71.
doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(05)70083-6.

Common pleural effusions in children

D C Givan  1 , H Eigen
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Review

Common pleural effusions in children

D C Givan et al. Clin Chest Med. 1998 Jun.

Abstract

The evaluation of pleural effusions in children differ from that of the adult in cause, symptom presentation, character of the fluid, techniques for diagnosis, treatment or management, and prognosis. These similarities and differences are reviewed with emphasis on the treatment of empyema.

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