Sizing double-lumen tubes by direct measurement of the mainstem bronchus
Anthony M.-H. Ho, Gregory Klar, Andrew D. Chung, Glenio B. Mizubuti
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Submitted date:
06/01/2023
Accepted date:
12/19/2023