Treatment of chronic respiratory failure: lung volume reduction surgery versus rehabilitation

Decramer M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 47S-56S
Journal Issue: November 2003 - Suppl. 47
Disease area: Airway diseases

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