| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652352 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Awake thoracoscopy and VATS have similar diagnostic yield and safety profiles in the assessment of undiagnosed pleural effusions; however, AT is associated with shorter length of stay and lower average per-procedure cost. In the appropriate clinical setting, AT may be the diagnostic test of choice.
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Authors
Christine M. MD, Camille Pierre, Marc MD, MS, Gail MD, Marcelo MD, MS, Andrew MD, MS, Thomas MD, PhD, Shaf MD, MS, Kazuhiro MD, PhD, Kasia MD, MPH,