A study to compare the diagnostic efficacy of closed pleural biopsy with that of the thoracoscopic guided pleural biopsy in patients of pleural effusion
Background: The diagnostic approach to exudative pleural effusion remains an underappreciated aspect of modern thoracic medicine. 15-20% of the pleural effusions remain undiagnosed. The most efficient approach to pleural exudates remains uncertain and controversial particularly if acquisition of ple...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2016-01-01
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Series: | South Asian Journal of Cancer |
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Online Access: | http://journal.sajc.org/article.asp?issn=2278-330X;year=2016;volume=5;issue=1;spage=27;epage=28;aulast=Mishra |