Thoracoscopy: general overview and place in the diagnosis and management of pleural effusion

Rodriguez-Panadero F., Janssen J. P., Astoul P.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 28: 409-422
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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