Improved quality of life after lung volume reduction surgery

Hamacher J., Buchi S., Georgescu C.L., Stammberger U., Thurnheer R., Bloch K.E., Weder W., Russi E.W.

Source: Eur Respir J 2002; 19: 54-60
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases

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