The role of nerve transplantation in the management of symptomatic diaphragm paralysis

M. Kaufman, A. Elkwood, M. Rose, T. Patel, R. Ashinoff (Shrewsbury, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Novelties in clinical management of thoracic diseases: from diaphragm to pleura
Session: Novelties in clinical management of thoracic diseases: from diaphragm to pleura
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1684

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