Respiratory and polysomnographic evaluation in a series of patients with very severe obesity

N. Carpenè, M. Digiorgio, G. Rossi, C. Manta, G. Bardi, C. Ribas, M. Gherardi, L. Marconi, A. Palla (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Session: Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1185
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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