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Effects of a respiratory physiotherapeutic program in liver transplantation candidates

V Limongi1, D C dos Santos1, A M O da Silva1

  • 1Faculty of Medical Science, State University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil.

Transplantation Proceedings
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