Recombinant human DNase in management of lobar atelectasis due to retained secretions.
Thorax 1995;
50:1319-21; discussion 1323. [PMID:
8553310 PMCID:
PMC1021360 DOI:
10.1136/thx.50.12.1319]
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Abstract
Recombinant human deoxyribonuclease (rhDNase) is an agent which reduces the viscoelasticity of purulent sputum. Two cases are reported in which rhDNase was utilised for the management of lobar atelectasis due to retained purulent secretions.
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