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Bolliger CT, Mathur PN, Beamis JF, et al. ERS/ATS statement on interventional pulmonology. European Respiratory Society. Eur Respir J. 2002;19:356-373.Full text Abstract
Mahmood K, Frazer-Green L, Gonzalez AV, et al. Management of central airway obstruction: an American College of Chest Physicians clinical practice guideline. Chest. 18 Jul 2024 [Epub ahead of print].Full text Abstract
Rosell A, Stratakos G. Therapeutic bronchoscopy for central airway diseases. Eur Respir Rev. 2020 Nov 18;29(158):190178.Full text Abstract
Ernst A, Silvestri GA, Johnstone D. Interventional pulmonary procedures: guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians. Chest. 2003;123:1693-1717. Abstract
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