Implications of DLCO corrected by hemoglobin concentration for lung function preoperator risk evaluation in obese and non obese stable COPD patients

R. Nemes, N. Bisca, D. Ionita, C. Toma, C. Tudose, I. Varachiu, E. Corlan, E. Tabacu, S. Tigan (Bucharest, Cluj Napoca, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Quality, sleep and exercise - the ingredients for a perfect life!
Session: Quality, sleep and exercise - the ingredients for a perfect life!
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4142
Disease area: Airway diseases

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