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Thoracic Malignancies
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Interventional Pulmonology
How do you approach performing EBUS TBNA in patients with latex allergy?
Apart from removing the latex balloon, do you employ any additional technical accommodations?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Nothing else besides not placing balloon, wearing non-latex gloves and ensuring that all staff is aware about latex allergy.
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