Respiratory function and mechanics after paravertebral and epidural blocks for pain relief after thoracic surgery

S. A. Alexov, P. T. Terzinacheva, M. Staneva, D. B. Petrov, T. R. Minchev (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Innovative concepts in thoracic surgery
Session: Innovative concepts in thoracic surgery
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 868

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