Thoracoscopic Lung Biopsy in Infants and Children with Endoloops Allows Smaller Trocar Sites and Discreet Biopsies
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In brief
In brief
This article describes a technical modification for thoracoscopic lung biopsy in pediatric patients using endoloops, which enables surgeons to use smaller trocar sites while obtaining discrete tissue samples. The technique offers potential advantages in minimizing surgical trauma in infants and children requiring lung biopsy.
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… has become one of the more common procedures performed by pediatric surgeons. Indica- … , Cincinnati, OH) when performing a thoracoscopic lung biopsy in small pediatric patients. …
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