Heterogeneity within chronic lung allograft dysfunction: A BAL analysis

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

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Clinical studies in lung transplantation
Session: Clinical studies in lung transplantation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2682
Disease area: Airway diseases

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