Evolution of patients with myotonic dystrophy and home mechanical ventilation

C. Navarro, E. Prats, S. Aso, E. Farrero, J. Escarrabill, V. Casolivé (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Long-term home mechanical ventilation with noninvasive ventilation
Session: Long-term home mechanical ventilation with noninvasive ventilation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1948
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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