Nonmalignant pleural lesions due to environmental exposure to asbestos: a field-based, cross-sectional study

Metintas M., Metintas S., Hillerdal G., Ucgun I., Erginel S., Alatas F., Yildirim H.

Source: Eur Respir J 2005; 26: 875-880
Journal Issue: November

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