| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945380 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Chest ultrasonography is moderately accurate in detecting the presence and location of pleural adhesions. Use of preoperative chest sonographic findings to plan trocar placement and to determine the need for an open approach is valuable in helping prevent visceral injury and facilitating video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
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Authors
Masato MD, PhD, Masakazu MD, Seiya MD, Narihisa MD, Kouichi MD, PhD, Akio MD, PhD, Kuniyoshi MD, PhD,