The value of obtaining brushing samples in addition to biopsy and washings in the diagnosis of lung cancer

S. Tariq, T. Howes (Colchester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –New methods for diagnostic workup of lung cancer
Session: New methods for diagnostic workup of lung cancer
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2899
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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