In-vivo microscopy of the effect of surfactant on alveolar morphology

C. Salito, A. Aliverti, E. Mazzuca, I. Rivolta, G. Miserocchi (Milan, Monza, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Modern clinical physiology: imaging structure and evaluating function
Session: Modern clinical physiology: imaging structure and evaluating function
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1652
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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