Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010; 58(4): 255
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1240927
Letters to the Editor

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Ultrasound Guidance of Central Venous Catheterization: Towards a Zero Risk of Iatrogenic Pneumothorax

L. Cavanna1 , E. Anselmi1 , C. Di Nunzio1
  • 1Oncology Department, Hospital Piacenza “G. da Saliceto”, Piacenza, Italy
Further Information

Publication History

received January 5, 2010

Publication Date:
31 May 2010 (online)

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Prof. Luigi Cavanna, MD

Oncology Department
Hospital Piacenza “G. da Saliceto”

Via Taverna, 49

29100 Piacenza

Italy

Phone: +39 05 23 30 26 97

Email: l.cavanna@ausl.pc.it