Etiology of severe reduction of single-breath carbon monoxide diffusion coefficient. Study of 195 cases

L. Kiakouama, V. Cottin, J. C. Glerant, J. Y. Bayle, J. F. Cordier (France)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Pulmonary circulation II
Session: Pulmonary circulation II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1133
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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