Degree of airflow obstruction and incidence of lung cancer: a beneficial paradox?

C. Cote, R. Peniston, A. Patel, L. Dordelly (Bay Pines, FL, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Various aspects of thoracic oncology
Session: Various aspects of thoracic oncology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2650
Disease area: Airway diseases

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