Lung ultrasound as useful tool to diagnose pulmonary atelectasis in children affected by neuromuscular disease

N. Ullmann (Rome, Italy), M. D'Andrea (Rome, Italy), M. Chiarini (Rome, Italy), P. Tomà (Rome, Italy), C. Cherchi (Rome, Italy), M. Pavone (Rome, Italy), V. Mirra (Rome, Italy), R. Cutrera (Rome, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Evaluation of COPD and various diseases by different imaging modalities
Session: Evaluation of COPD and various diseases by different imaging modalities
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 391
Disease area: Airway diseases

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