Impaired ventilatory and breathing function in super-obese patients

A. Foresi, C. Rocco, A. Pelucchi, C. Leone, G. Moise, F. Luisi, P. Pozzi, G. Cremona (Sesto S.G., Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Control of breathing and respiratory disorders during sleep
Session: Control of breathing and respiratory disorders during sleep
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 903
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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