Routine coagulation testing is of little value prior to diagnostic bronchoscopy

S. Finch, L. Manson, M.E.M. Wilkie, J.D. Chalmers, S. Schembri (Dundee, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - New insights in the clinical management of lung diseases
Session: New insights in the clinical management of lung diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3479
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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