Pneumothoraces in collagen VI-related dystrophy: a case series and recommendations for management

Kristin L. Fraser, Scott Wong, A. Reghan Foley, Sameer Chhibber, Carsten G. Bönnemann, Daniel J. Lesser, Carla Grosmann, Anne Rutkowski

Source: ERJ Open Res, 3 (2) 00049-2017; 10.1183/23120541.00049-2017
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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