Physiotherapy after lung resection surgery: Comparison between video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and open thoracotomy

R. Sebio, M. I. Yañez, E. Gimenez, Y. Sanesteban, B. Lopez (A Coruña, Spain)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Physiotherapy and physical activity in respiratory conditions
Session: Physiotherapy and physical activity in respiratory conditions
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4290

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