Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 45-56 , Spring 2006

Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma: Extrapleural Pneumonectomy with Intraoperative Chemotherapy

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doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.02.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 45-56 , Spring 2006

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