Pleural ultrasonography.

Paul H Mayo; Peter Doelken

doi:10.1016/j.ccm.2006.01.003

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Pleural ultrasonography.

Paul H Mayo·Peter Doelken

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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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Paul H Mayo, Peter Doelken. 2006. Pleural ultrasonography.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccm.2006.01.003

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