Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome precipitated by kypho-scoliosis: An unusual case of refractory hypoxia

A. Khanna, D. Reed, G. Lowrey, C. Whale (Derby, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Respiratory manifestations of systemic disease: a holistic approach
Session: Respiratory manifestations of systemic disease: a holistic approach
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 592
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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A. Khanna, D. Reed, G. Lowrey, C. Whale (Derby, United Kingdom). Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome precipitated by kypho-scoliosis: An unusual case of refractory hypoxia. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 592

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