Does blind percutaneous pleural biopsy have a role in the investigation of pleural effusion? A pooled analysis

R. Heinink, R. Mukherjee (Stoke-On-Trent, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pleural diseases
Session: Pleural diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4243
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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