Utility of sending pleural fluid for cytology at the time of thoracoscopy and pleural biopsy

Shahul Leyakathali Khan (Newcastle under lyme, United Kingdom), Shahul Leyakathali Khan, Mohammed Haris, Mohammed Munavvar

Source: International Congress 2016 – Malignant pleural disease: diagnosis and management
Session: Malignant pleural disease: diagnosis and management
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3384
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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