Introducing and old-new imaging technique in thoracic surgery: Lung ultrasound and lung expansion in post-thoracic surgery patients

A. Chavarín, L. Molins, J. J. Fibla, C. Izquierdo-Vidal, J. M. Mier (Barcelona, Spain; Mexico D.F., Mexico)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –VATS, interventional endoscopy and tracheal surgery
Session: VATS, interventional endoscopy and tracheal surgery
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4964

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