Challenge already established: Identification of risk factors for early need for ventilatory support in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

L. A. Tavares, M. T. Fonseca, L. M. Lasmar, A. L. Machado, V. L. Anastácio (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Update on monitoring airway diseases
Session: Update on monitoring airway diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4014

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