In vivo assessment of diaphragm thickness changes by ultrasonography

M. Laviola, A. Aliverti, I. Cossette (Italy; Montreal, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Lung imaging
Session: Lung imaging
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1036

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M. Laviola, A. Aliverti, I. Cossette (Italy; Montreal, Canada). In vivo assessment of diaphragm thickness changes by ultrasonography. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 1036

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