The effects of neostigmine application on pulmonary function tests and muscle function in patients with Myasthenia Gravis

H. Demirel, T. Demir, N. Yildirim, H. Narli, M. A. Akalin, P. Baslo (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pulmonary pot pourri
Session: Pulmonary pot pourri
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2833
Disease area: Airway diseases

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