A novel technique for CT-guided transthoracic biopsy of lung lesions with improved accuracy and safety

Matthew Koslow (Tel Aviv, Israel), Matthew Koslow, Danny Yaffe, Hassan Haskiya, David Shitrit

Source: International Congress 2015 – Transbronchial and percutaneous approach to peripheral pulmonary lesions
Session: Transbronchial and percutaneous approach to peripheral pulmonary lesions
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2203
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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