Detailed observation of small airways in COPD using a new ultra-thin bronchovideoscope

K. Minemura, M. Tanaka, H. Ohkubo, N. Sugiyama, K. Utsumi, K. Ohyashiki (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Recent developments in bronchoscopy
Session: Recent developments in bronchoscopy
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1408
Disease area: Airway diseases

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