Use and comparison of a fiber optic bronchoscope as an alternative to a purpose built thoracoscope

C. Wirasinghe, D. Yasarathne, P. Wijerathene, D. Madegedara (Kandy, Sri Lanka)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Medical access to the pleura
Session: Medical access to the pleura
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3357
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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