Quality of life of lung cancer patients undergoing thoracotomy; relationships with peripheral muscle strength and exercise tolerance

D. Jackson, G. Arbane, R. Summers, S. Smykowska, D. Tropman, R. Garrod (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Chest physiotherapy in critically ill patients
Session: Chest physiotherapy in critically ill patients
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1370
Disease area: Airway diseases

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