Assessment of diaphragmatic function by ultrasonography (US) and opto-electronic plethysmography (OEP) in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

M. Laviola, R. Priori, M. Romei, M. G. D'Angelo, A. Aliverti (Milano, Bosisio Parini, Lecco, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Functional imaging of the lung, airways and diaphragm
Session: Functional imaging of the lung, airways and diaphragm
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 206
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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