Ultrasound measurement of anterior neck soft tissue thickness and its correlation with obstructive sleep apnea

R. Franco-Elizondo, S. Gupta, J. Mora, G. Murali, A. Wani (Philadelphia, United States Of America)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Sleep disordered breathing 1
Session: Sleep disordered breathing 1
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2214
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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R. Franco-Elizondo, S. Gupta, J. Mora, G. Murali, A. Wani (Philadelphia, United States Of America). Ultrasound measurement of anterior neck soft tissue thickness and its correlation with obstructive sleep apnea. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2214

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