Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A role for BiPAP- Ventilation

O. D. Schoch, B. van der Weg, C. Meyenberger, M. Weber, J. Binek (Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Respiratory system involvement in non-pulmonary disorders
Session: Respiratory system involvement in non-pulmonary disorders
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5425
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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