Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 152-165 , Summer 2005

Mediastinal Staging Prior to Surgical Resection

  • Steven J. Mentzer, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Steven J. Mentzer, MD, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Room 259, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115-6110.

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doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2005.06.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 152-165 , Summer 2005

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