Aortic dextroposition can compress the left bronchi

R. Startari, M. Pandolfi, B. Tagliaferri, A. Fiocchi (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Features of paediatric asthma
Session: Features of paediatric asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1067
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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R. Startari, M. Pandolfi, B. Tagliaferri, A. Fiocchi (Milan, Italy). Aortic dextroposition can compress the left bronchi. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 1067

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