The diagnostic yield of pleural cytology, needle biopsy, and video assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a survey

M. Malekmohammad, A. Fakharian, P. Faraji, P. Zarrinnegar, H. Emami (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Pleural diseases and interventions
Session: Pleural diseases and interventions
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1658

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