Comparison of CT-guided closed pleural biopsy & US-guided needle biopsy for diagnosing pleural effusions; preliminary results

H. Yildirim, M. Metintas, T. Kaya, G. Ak, S. Erginel, F. Alatas, O. Cadirci (Eskisehir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Clinical diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions
Session: Clinical diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3694
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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