Six-minute-walk test: Desaturation index in diffuse parenchymal lung disease

D. Visca, A. De Lauretis, G. Pasciuto, G. Gioffrè, S. Andrea, R. Inchingolo, F. Macagno, G. M. Corbo, S. Valente (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Clinical approach of diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Clinical approach of diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4860
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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