Pleural ultrasonography.
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Ultrasonography has achieved acceptance as a routine clinical tool for clinicians managing pleural disease. This article provides an overview of the field of pleural ultrasonography with an emphasis on clinical applicability and procedure guidance.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinics in chest medicine
دوره 27 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006