Eosinophilia predicts poor outcome after lung transplantation

S. Verleden, D. Ruttens, E. Vandermeulen, B. Vanaudenaerde, D. Van Raemdonck, R. Vos, G. Verleden (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –New insights into mechanisms of lung allograft dysfunction
Session: New insights into mechanisms of lung allograft dysfunction
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 366
Disease area: Airway diseases

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