A case report of Pancreatico Pleural Fistula presenting as recurrent right pleural effusion
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چکیده
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by irreversible airflow limitation in the lungs. COPD frequently coexist with Heart Failure (HF) but most patients go undiagnosed because of similarity symptoms. Data on prevalence HF are discrepant and scarce.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Archives of pulmonology and respiratory care
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2581-3684']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17352/aprc.000069