Induced sputum in interstitial lung diseases; comparison with bronchial wash and BAL

B. Sahin, N. Aksel, A. Mertoglu, A. Ozsoz, N. Yucel (Izmir, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Role of bronchoalveolar lavage in studying the pathophysiology of interstitial lung disease
Session: Role of bronchoalveolar lavage in studying the pathophysiology of interstitial lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1865
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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