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Quality Evaluation of Samples Obtained by Spontaneous or Induced Sputum: Comparison Between Two Methods of Processing and Relationship with Clinical and Functional Findings

M. L. Bartoli U.O. Fisiopatologia Respiratoria, Ospedale di Cisanello, Via Paradisa 2, Pisa, 56124, Italy
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E. Bacci Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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S. Carnevali Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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S. Cianchetti Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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F. L. Dente Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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A. Di Franco Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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D. Giannini Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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M. Taccola Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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B. Vagaggini Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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P. L. Paggiaro Cardiothoracic Department, Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Pages 479-486 | Published online: 20 Aug 2002

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