Initial EBUS guided TBNA is the most cost-effective means of lymph node staging - a German experience

F. F. J. Herth, A. Ernst, H. D. Becker (Heidelberg, Germany; Boston)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Recent developments in bronchoscopy
Session: Recent developments in bronchoscopy
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1404
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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