Is blind closed pleural biopsy using Abraham‘s needle a viable procedure?

A. Dushianthan, S. Packham, C. Grange (Swansea, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Pleural diseases and interventions
Session: Pleural diseases and interventions
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1663
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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