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  • Title: [Transthoracic puncture in the diagnosis of peripheral cancer of the lung].
    Author: Vagner RI, Barchuk AS, Lemekhov VG, Kuchmezov VG, Keller IuM.
    Journal: Vopr Onkol; 1979; 25(10):37-40. PubMed ID: 506179.
    Abstract:
    Transthoracic needle biopsy was performed in 134 patients with peripheral coin lesions of the lung. The mentioned technic is very valuable diagnostically and enables the precise diagnosis to be established in the vast majority of patients with coin lesions of the lung in the shortest time possible. Transthoracic needle biopsy, when performed properly, is not a hazardous procedure, that makes it possible to recommend this technic for diagnosing peripheral coin lesions of the lung.
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