Pediatric tracheostomy: Indications and complications rate. An experience from a semi-intensive pediatric respiratory unit

A. Schiavino, F. P. Rossi, M. G. Paglietti, M. B. Chiarini Testa, T. Salerno, R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Rare lung diseases in children
Session: Rare lung diseases in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4574
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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