The indications and role of paediatric bronchoscopy in a middle income country, with high incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV

Pierre Goussard (Bellville, South Africa), Pierre Goussard, Irwin Webster, Robert Gie

Source: International Congress 2016 – Paediatric bronchology II
Session: Paediatric bronchology II
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3140
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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Pierre Goussard (Bellville, South Africa), Pierre Goussard, Irwin Webster, Robert Gie. The indications and role of paediatric bronchoscopy in a middle income country, with high incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV. Eur Respir J 2016; 48: Suppl. 60, 3140

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