Transbronchial biopsy from the upper lobes is associated with increased risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax.

M. Parezova (Brno, Czech Republic), V. Herout (Brno, Czech Republic), I. Cundrle (Brno, Czech Republic), K. Brat (Brno, Czech Republic)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Bronchoscopy and transthoracic ultrasound
Session: Bronchoscopy and transthoracic ultrasound
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4189

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