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Bronchoalveolar Lavage: A Forgotten Tool!

G. C. Khilnani, Vijay Hadda

Citation Information : Khilnani GC, Hadda V. Bronchoalveolar Lavage: A Forgotten Tool!. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2010; 52 (1):5-7.

DOI: 10.5005/ijcdas-52-1-5

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Published Online: 10-03-2010

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