Whole lung lavage in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in a young child – a new technique

R. Primhak, R. John (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases in children
Session: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4095
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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