The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 118, Issue 6 , Pages 578-583 , June 2005

Lung cancer: Preoperative pulmonary evaluation of the lung resection candidate

  • Peter J. Mazzone, MD, MPH (FRCP(C), FCCP)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Peter J. Mazzone, The Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave., A90, Cleveland, OH 44195.
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  • Alejandro C. Arroliga, MD (FCCP)

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2004.12.024

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 118, Issue 6 , Pages 578-583 , June 2005

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