Diagnostic accuracy of transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA) in the evaluation of pulmonary nodules

C. Manta, M. Sivori, V. Balestracci, D. Fini, R. Tomè, U. Giannoni, I. Rosemberg, P. A. Canessa (Sarzana, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The different ways to establish a diagnosis: needle and forcep
Session: The different ways to establish a diagnosis: needle and forcep
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3605
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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