Conventional cytology vs liquid based cytology in preparation of bronchial wash, does the later have potential advantages?

B. Kathiresan, S. Iles, L. Glinski (Plymouth, Truro, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Progress in bronchoscopy and pathology techniques for diagnosis of thoracic malignancies
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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María Guadalupe Silveira (Barcelona, Spain) - 07.09.2013 11:54
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