Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5955341 | Chest | 2014 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
Guideline-consistent care with mediastinal sampling first resulted in fewer tests and complications. We found three quality gaps: failure to sample the mediastinum first, failure to sample the mediastinum at all in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, and overuse of thoracotomy.
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Authors
David E. MD, MPH, FCCP, Jiangong PhD, Linda S. DrPH, Thomas A. MD, Sharon H. MD,