| Literature DB >> 11343963 |
C S Carr1, R Rawlins, K M Brown, J F Reidy, C R Cameron.
Abstract
A number of methods have been devised for the biopsy of intracaval tumour masses but all risk damage to the cava and tumour dissemination. We report on a case in which the tumour mass was almost entirely within the superior vena cava and describe an 'endoscopic' technique for biopsy.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11343963 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00653-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191