Risk of postoperative complications after pneumonectomy: the role of inspiratory-to-total lung capacity ratio (IC/TLKC)

F. Villani, M. Villani, A. Busia (Milano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Lung function parameters before and after thoracic surgery
Session: Lung function parameters before and after thoracic surgery
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4459

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F. Villani, M. Villani, A. Busia (Milano, Italy). Risk of postoperative complications after pneumonectomy: the role of inspiratory-to-total lung capacity ratio (IC/TLKC). Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 4459

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