The real value of endobronchial ultrasound
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A closer look at the value proposition for endobronchial ultrasound.
It is diffi cult to argue against the clinical usefulness of endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS). Moreover, the benefi ts of EBUS extend beyond the clinical scope of the patient, lowering the cost burden on the health-care system. 1 However, the analysis by Pastis et al 2 in an issue of CHEST (February 2012) of its financial impact leaves much to be desired in offering a realistic assessment. Marke...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: South African Medical Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2078-5135
DOI: 10.7196/samjnew.8788