Plastic bronchitis: A rare and serious complication after paliative surgery for cyanotic heart diseases

P. Caro-Aguilera, E. Pérez-Ruiz, J. Pérez-Frías, L. Moreno-Requena (Malaga, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Bronchoscopy and rare diseases in children
Session: Bronchoscopy and rare diseases in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2725
Disease area: Airway diseases

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