In children with chronic lung diseases and aspiration syndrome the lipid-laden macrophage index is strongly correlated with non-acid esophageal reflux type

V. Tromba, C. Moretti, O. Borrelli, L. Cordischi, L. Lo Russo, F. Mileto, F. Galos, S. Cucchiara, F. Midulla (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Advances in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases in children
Session: Advances in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases in children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 762
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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