Treating COPD by Implanting a Bronchial Splint: Breaking the Wall of Pulmonary Obstruction

Blanca Costa Ávila

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Blanca Costa Ávila addresses the problem of respiratory distress due to fibrosis and stenosis of the airways produced by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She suggests that implanting a bronchial splint solves airway stenosis and improves pulmonary ventilation.

Treating COPD by Implanting a Bronchial Splint: Breaking the Wall of Pulmonary Obstruction
Blanca Costa Ávila

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