Image-guided percutaneous transthoracic biopsy in lung cancer – Emphasis on CT-guided technique

Summary: Image-guided percutaneous transthoracic core biopsy especially with CT guidance is playing an increasing role in the diagnosis and management of lung cancer. The recent advances in the specific chemotherapy and novel targeted therapy and the increasing need for specific diagnosis of tumor h...

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Main Authors: Azzam A. Khankan, Mohammed Al-Muaikeel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034112000950