Pulmonary postoperative complications in patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery: Comparison between six minute walking test and clinical prognostic index

A. C. Lunardi, D. de Moraes Paisani, I. L. Santoro, J. F. Fiore, C. R. F. Carvalho, L. D. Chiavegato, S. M. Faresin (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Physiotherapeutic evaluation and treatment in the acute setting
Session: Physiotherapeutic evaluation and treatment in the acute setting
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2865

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