Workstation 2: How to process bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Pascal Chanez (Marseille, France)

Source: International Congress 2015 – EW2 Research bronchoscopies
Session: EW2 Research bronchoscopies
Session type: Educational skills workshop
Number: 8

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