Radial endobronchial ultrasound for the diagnosis of bronchoscopically invisible lesions: First case series from India
Background: A peripheral, bronchoscopically invisible pulmonary lesion is a diagnostic challenge. Transthoracic needle aspiration has long been the investigation of choice but runs the risk of pneumothorax (up to 44%). Newer technologies like radial endobronchial ultrasound (R-EBUS) offer a safer ap...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Lung India |
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| Online Access: | http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2017;volume=34;issue=1;spage=43;epage=46;aulast=Hibare |