Disposable vs. Fiber Optic Reusable Bronchoscopes for High-Risk Procedures: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
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عنوان ژورنال: Value in Health
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1098-3015
DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2018.04.1126