Dynamics of the Lung Function in Asbestos Pleural Disease
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10004-007-0033-3 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 407 - 412
Published on: Dec 6, 2007
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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