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Original Article
The Utilities of Lung Biopsy in Pediatric Lung Disease
Jae Hee Lee, So Yeon Lee, Ja Hyung Kim, Bong Sung Kim, Soo-Jong Hong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(12):1230-1234.   Published online December 15, 2003
Purpose : The aim of this study is to evaluate the value of lung biopsies for the management of children with lung disease. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed 19 lung biopsies done at Asan Medical Center, Seoul between 1993 and 2001. Data gathered included demographic information, underlying conditions, diagnosis before biopsy, final diagnosis, change in therapy, morbidity and mortality. Results : Nineteen...