Perioperative problems in obese patients

P. Pelosi (Genoa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –PG13 Respiratory complications of obese patients
Session: PG13 Respiratory complications of obese patients
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 136

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Robert Farney - 26.09.2013 20:48
very well organized, articulate and practical. Grazie mille.
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