Accuracy of the physical examination in evaluating pleural effusion

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

Volumn 75, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 297-303

  Diaz Guzman, Enrique ^a   Budev, Marie M ^a  

^a LERNER RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

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EID: 45849111086     PISSN: 08911150     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.75.4.297     Document Type: Article

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