Transbronchial lung biopsy (TLB): still a valid tool to lung disease diagnosis?

P. M. Monteiro, S. M. Feijó, J. R. Gonçalves, R. S. Myor, A. B. Almeida (Lisbon, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Clinical pearls in bronchoscopic and thransthoracic procedures
Session: Clinical pearls in bronchoscopic and thransthoracic procedures
Session type: Electronic Poster Session
Number: 2973
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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