Pneumothorax during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A rare but fatal complication.

Saudi J Anaesth

Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, PGIMER and Associated, Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Published: April 2011

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