7. Polymyositis (PM) and Dermatomyositis (DM).
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Polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
Several techniques have been developed to accomplish these objectives. Open thoracotomy allows for the resection or stapling of apical blebs followed by a mechanical pleu-ral abrasion or parietal pleurectomy to create a pleural symphysis and prevent pneumothorax recurrence. Pneumothorax recurrence rates are less than 1%. However, with the significant postoperative morbidity associated with an o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nihon Naika Gakkai Zasshi
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0021-5384,1883-2083
DOI: 10.2169/naika.99.1795