Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2008; 133(14): 737-738
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067319
Kommentar | Commentary
Pneumologie
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Eignet sich die Thermoplastie zur bronchoskopischen Asthmatherapie?

Is bronchial thermoplasty suitable for the treatment of asthma?F. J. F. Herth1
  • 1Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin, Thoraxklinik am Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Further Information

Publication History

eingereicht: 5.11.2007

akzeptiert: 28.1.2008

Publication Date:
25 March 2008 (online)

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Prof. Dr. med. Felix J. F. Herth; FCCP

Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin, Thoraxklinik am Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

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