| Literature DB >> 1275604 |
R J Lewis, P J Kunderman, G E Sisler, J W Mackenzie.
Abstract
Direct diagnostic thoracoscopy under general anesthesia using the mediastinoscope or bronchoscope has been done in 40 patients. No deaths or serious morbidity occurred. We recommend the use of this technique when other efforts fail to establish a diagnosis in patients with pleural disease.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID： 1275604 DOI： 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)63925-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN： 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330