Anesthesia for thoracic surgery.
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چکیده
Many infants require thoracic surgery to correct congenital anomalies. Older children require surgery to remove tumors and pulmonary abnormalities. This chapter provides information on the lesions for which surgery is required and on the anesthesia care required. It also provides information on pneumothorax and its treatment. The information contained in this chapter will help the anesthetist meet the challenge of delivering safe care for the baby or child undergoing thoracic surgery.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Surgical clinics of North America
دوره 41 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1961