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Recombinant human DNase in management of lobar atelectasis due to retained secretions.

1995; BMJ; Volume: 50; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/thx.50.12.1319

ISSN

1468-3296

Autores

B A Touleimat, Craig Conoscenti, Jonathan M. Fine,

Tópico(s)

Tracheal and airway disorders

Resumo

Recombinant human deoxyribonuclease (rhDNase) is an agent which reduces the viscoelasticity of purulent sputum. Two cases are reported in which rhDNase was utilised for the management of lobar atelectasis due to retained purulent secretions.

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