Pathogenetic pathways in pulmonary fibrosis: The role of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) cellularity in relation to epithelial injury

A. Gogali, N. Goh, S. Constantopoulos, A. Wells (London, United Kingdom; , Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5222
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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