Hypercapnic hypoventilation in tracheobroncomalacia: The success of dynamic CT scan for diagnosis and of non-invasive continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP) for treatment

V. Caldarelli, T. Salerno, E. Verrillo, M. Pavone, M. Macchiaiolo, S. Soldini, A. Bartuli, R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Long-term NIV: children, neuromuscular patients and technical aspects
Session: Long-term NIV: children, neuromuscular patients and technical aspects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3860
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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V. Caldarelli, T. Salerno, E. Verrillo, M. Pavone, M. Macchiaiolo, S. Soldini, A. Bartuli, R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy). Hypercapnic hypoventilation in tracheobroncomalacia: The success of dynamic CT scan for diagnosis and of non-invasive continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP) for treatment. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 3860

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