Variation in use of video assisted thoracic surgery in the United Kingdom
Open Access
- 28 October 2004
- Vol. 329 (7473) , 1011-1012
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7473.1011
Abstract
In our companion paper in this issue we systematically reviewed the evidence for VATS for pneumothorax surgery, minor resections, and lobectomy.5 Here we determine variation in the use of this procedure in UK practice.Keywords
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