Transthoracic shear wave ultrasound: a noninvasive tool to differentiate between benign and malignant subpleural lung lesions

Johny A. Verschakelen

Source: Eur Respir J, 57 (3) 2004260; 10.1183/13993003.04260-2020
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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