evolution of gas exchange abnormalities in patients with liver cirrhosis candidate for liver transplantation
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Evolution of Gas Exchange Abnormalities in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Candidate for Liver Transplantation
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iranian red crescent medical journalجلد ۱۴، شماره ۳، صفحات ۱۷۱-۱۷۳
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