The lung volume reduction surgery: functional outcome with different level of airways obstruction

S. Baldi, P. Solidoro, D. Libertucci, E. Ruffini, P. L. Filosso, C. Casadio, M. Mancuso (Torino, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Lung volume reduction surgery and pneumothorax
Session: Lung volume reduction surgery and pneumothorax
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1560
Disease area: Airway diseases

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