Does splenectomy in cystic fibrosis related liver disease improve lung function and nutritional status? A case series

B. M. Linnane, M. R. Oliver, P. J. Robinson (Melbourne, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Cystic fibrosis: aerosol treatment and non–pulmonary complications
Session: Cystic fibrosis: aerosol treatment and non–pulmonary complications
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1524

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