Abstract:BACKGROUND:
Imaging tests are important for diagnosis during the management of pulmonary
nodules; however, biopsy is required to confirm the malignancy.
OBJECTIVES:
To compare the effects of different techniques used for the biopsy of a
pulmonary nodule.
DESIGN AND SETTING:
Systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using Cochrane methodology
in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
METHODS:
We conducted a systemat… Show more
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