Correlation of lung functions with radiologic findings in coal miners: a report from a major coal mining area in Turkey

M. Tor, R. Altin, L. Kart (Kozlu, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asbestos and silica
Session: Asbestos and silica
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 850
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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