Utility of ultrasound, clinical manifestations and functional respiratory exploration in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis in heart surgery

M. A. Merino, G. Juan, E. Rubio, M. Ramón, A. Montero (Alzira, Valencia, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Functional insights: lung and respiratory muscle
Session: Functional insights: lung and respiratory muscle
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 151

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M. A. Merino, G. Juan, E. Rubio, M. Ramón, A. Montero (Alzira, Valencia, Spain). Utility of ultrasound, clinical manifestations and functional respiratory exploration in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic paralysis in heart surgery. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 151

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