Thoracoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax.
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چکیده
Thoracoscopy is a highly effective procedure for treating spontaneous pneumothorax. This article describes the lesions of pneumothorax and reviews four stages of spontaneous pneumothorax, as well as treatment by thoracoscopy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Clinics in chest medicine
دوره 16 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986