Bronchiectasis in children: causative factors and HRCT evaluation

L. Di Benedetto, C. Franzese, L. Camera, S. Montella, F. Santamaria (Naples, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Miscellaneous respiratory infections in children
Session: Miscellaneous respiratory infections in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2109
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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