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Pleuroscopy: Early Experience in an East Malaysian State With High Tuberculosis Prevalence
Journal of Bronchology, 10/19/09

Kannan SKK et al. – Pleuroscopy is a safe diagnostic procedure and especially useful in sampling nodules indicating that the sample size obtained during pleuroscopy is satisfactory. Empirical TB treatment should be discouraged even in a state with high TB prevalence as certain neoplasms can present as pleural effusion. Pleuroscopy should be performed early in unexplained pleural effusion.

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Thoracoscopy for Minimally Invasive Thoracic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 87%

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy in Compromised Pediatric Patients
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 10/08/09 Relevance Score: 85%

Is Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia Enough for Pain Control in Patients Who Underwent Thoracoscopy?
Journal of Korean Medical Science, 10/01/09 Relevance Score: 82%