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The role of thoracoscopy in the evaluation and management of pneumothorax

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In experienced hands thoracoscopy is an innocuous, inexpensive, and effective form of treatment for patients with pneumothorax.

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Vanderschueren, R.G.J.R.A. The role of thoracoscopy in the evaluation and management of pneumothorax. Lung 168 (Suppl 1), 1122–1125 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02718252

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