Diaphragm ultrasonography in the management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Stefano AlibertiHealth Science Department, University of Milan-Bicocca, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, MonzaCorrespondence[email protected]

Grazia MessinesiHealth Science Department, University of Milan-Bicocca, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza

Andrea Gramegna Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia e dei Trapianti, University of Milan, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan

Lucio TremolizzoUniversity of Milan-Bicocca, Neurology Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy

Emanuela SusaniUniversity of Milan-Bicocca, Neurology Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy

Alberto PesciHealth Science Department, University of Milan-Bicocca, Respiratory Unit, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza

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