| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878401 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical lung biopsy changes treatment in one third of patients, with no significant difference between patients without transplantation and solid-organ transplant recipients. Patients who undergo SLB while on mechanical ventilation have a significantly increased risk of postoperative complications and death.
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Authors
Sebastian MD, Alejandro M. MD, Carlos A. MD, Jorge O. MD, Juan M. MD, Pedro MD, Roberto R. MD,