Stair climbing can simplify the functional assessment of lung resection candidates

C. F. N. Koegelenberg, A. H. Diacon, S. Irani, C. T. Bolliger (Cape Town, South Africa)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Respiratory function assessment
Session: Respiratory function assessment
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4957

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