Unilateral vs. bilateral endoscopic lung volume reduction in patients with severe heterogeneous emphysema: A comparative randomised case study

R. Eberhardt, D. Gompelmann, M. Schuhmann, C. P. Heußel, F. J. F. Herth (Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Interventions for obstructive lung diseases
Session: Interventions for obstructive lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3415

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R. Eberhardt, D. Gompelmann, M. Schuhmann, C. P. Heußel, F. J. F. Herth (Germany). Unilateral vs. bilateral endoscopic lung volume reduction in patients with severe heterogeneous emphysema: A comparative randomised case study. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 3415

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