Seminars in Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 129-133 , April 2008

The Role of Thoracoscopy in the Management of Cancer Patients

  • Mark J. Krasna

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Mark J. Krasna, MD, Medical Director, St. Joseph Cancer Institute, 7501 Osler Dr, Suite 104, Towson, MD 21204.

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PII: S0093-7754(07)00278-3

doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2007.12.009

Seminars in Oncology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 129-133 , April 2008

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