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Editorial
. 2019 Sep;11(Suppl 15):S1923-S1924.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2019.07.57.

Potential advantage of digital drainage systems using a low-suction approach after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy

Hiran C Fernando  1
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Editorial

Potential advantage of digital drainage systems using a low-suction approach after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy

Hiran C Fernando. J Thorac Dis. 2019 Sep.
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Conflicts of Interest: The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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