Fatal pneumomediastinum in COPD and interstitial lung fibrosis associated with use of non invasive mechanical ventilation

P. Ruggeri, C. Profazio, A. Proietto, S. Picciolo, F. Andò, G. Girbino (Messina, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - New trends in noninvasive ventilation for chronic respiratory failure
Session: New trends in noninvasive ventilation for chronic respiratory failure
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 831
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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