Pleural Mechanics and the Pathophysiology of Air Leaks

Overview

Journal J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

Specialties Cardiology & Vascular Diseases
General Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2018 Feb 6

PMID 29397977

Citations 10

Authors

Steven J Mentzer

Akira Tsuda

Stephen H Loring

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