Do bullae and emphysema increase risk of pneumothorax in silicosis?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The occurrence of occupational lung diseases is decreasing due to improvements in occupational health in recent years; however, silicosis and its complications remain important occupational health problems. We have studied the role o...

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Main Authors: Salarilak Shaker, Hassani Ebrahim, Mohebbi Iraj, Bahrami Abdul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-09-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/2/1/8