Endoscopic ultrasound-guided evaluation of the pleura and cases of pleural effusion

The most efficient and cost-effective approach for the diagnosis of pleural exudates remains uncertain and is a subject of controversy. Essential factors to be considered include the respective diagnostic yields of thoracocentesis, closed pleural biopsy, and thoracoscopy. The role of endoscopic ultr...

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Main Authors: Malay Sharma, Chittapuram Srinivasan Rameshbabu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Lung India
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Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2017;volume=34;issue=5;spage=441;epage=447;aulast=Sharma