Comparison of bronchial washing, brushing and biopsy in 939 cases in cardiothoracic centre (Liverpool)

K. Maleki, M. Ledson (Chester, Liverpool, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Epidemiology, clinical features, malignant pleural diseases, treatment
Session: Epidemiology, clinical features, malignant pleural diseases, treatment
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4494
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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