Percutaneous Pericardial Biopsy: Technique, Efficacy, Safety, and Value in the Management of Pericardial Effusion in Children and Adolescents
β Scribed by Uthaman, B.; Endrys, J.; Abushaban, L.; Khan, S.; Anim, J.T.
- Book ID
- 113024766
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 484 KB
- Volume
- 18
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0172-0643
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