Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5954281 | Chest | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This novel ultrasound technique can identify entrapped lung prior to effusion drainage, which could allow appropriate choice of definitive management (pleurodesis vs indwelling catheter), reducing the number of interventions required to treat malignant pleural effusion.
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Authors
Matthew R MBBS, Ada K. C MAppSc, Arnold C. T MBBS, PhD, Farzad MBBS, William Y. S MBBS, David I. K MD,