Comparative study of cryobiopsy and forceps biopsy on thoracoscopy in undiagnosed pleural effusions at a tertiary care centre in India

A. Ahuja (New Delh, India), J. Shah (New Delh, India), R. Goyal (New Delh, India)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Pleural interventions
Session: Pleural interventions
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 902
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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