Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 246-249 , July 2010

Pneumothorax in cystic fibrosis: Prevalence and outcomes in Scotland

  • A. MacDuff

      Affiliations

    • Department of Respiratory Medicine, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1896 826000.
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  • J. Tweedie

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medicine, Western Infirmary, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6NT, United Kingdom
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  • L. McIntosh

      Affiliations

    • Department of Respiratory Medicine, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom
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  • J.A. Innes

      Affiliations

    • Department of Respiratory Medicine, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, United Kingdom

Received 27 January 2010 ,Revised 28 March 2010 ,Accepted 20 April 2010.

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PII: S1569-1993(10)00062-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2010.04.005

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 246-249 , July 2010

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