Aspiration pneumonia in children: an iconographic essay*
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چکیده
In most cases of aspiration pneumonia in children, the disease is specific to this age group. Clinical and radiological correlation is essential for the diagnosis. The present pictorial essay is aimed at showing typical images of the most common etiologies.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 48 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015