Radiofrequency ablation of airway smooth muscle for sustained treatment of asthma: preliminary investigations

Cox P.G., Miller J., Mitzner W., Leff A.R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24 : 659-663
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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