Cost Calculations of CT guided biopsy of lung lesions in an emergent country

H. Cherif (Ariana, Tunisia), S. Hantous (Ariana, Tunisia), M. Attia (Ariana, Tunisia), M. Affes (Ariana, Tunisia), H. Neji (Ariana, Tunisia), I. Baccouche (Ariana, Tunisia), K. Ben Miled (Ariana, Tunisia)

Source: International Congress 2019 – How to guide patients to reach a balance between costs and personal needs: quality indicators of effectiveness
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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