Diaphragmatic excursion in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) studied by M-mode ultrasonography

M. Laviola, R. Priori, M. Romei, M.G. D‘Angelo, A. Aliverti (Milan, Bosisio Parini, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Sleep monitoring, lung function and inflammation in childhood
Session: Sleep monitoring, lung function and inflammation in childhood
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1081
Disease area: Airway diseases

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