Posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy diminishes the rate of respiratory decline

M. V. Velasco, A. A. Colin, D. Zurakowski, B. Darras, F. Shapiro (Boston, United States Of America; Tenerife, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Respiratory function testing in chlidren - normative data and clinical application
Session: Respiratory function testing in chlidren - normative data and clinical application
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1974

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M. V. Velasco, A. A. Colin, D. Zurakowski, B. Darras, F. Shapiro (Boston, United States Of America; Tenerife, Spain). Posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy diminishes the rate of respiratory decline. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 1974

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