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. 1970 Feb;112(2):15–22.

Mediastinoscopy Under Local Anesthesia—A Valuable Diagnostic Technique

Paul H Ward
PMCID: PMC1501697  PMID: 5470139

Abstract

Mediastinoscopy is an important, new endoscopic diagnostic technique. The simplicity of the technique and low morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure when carried out under local anesthesia suggest that in many instances mediastinoscopy for direct visualization and excision of biopsy specimens may replace diagnostic thoracotomy in many cases.

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