Diaphragmatic dysfunction: causes and natural history

Michael Polkey (London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – PG10 Dysfunction of the diaphragm
Session: PG10 Dysfunction of the diaphragm
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 96

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