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Review
. 1994 Oct;102 Suppl 5(Suppl 5):7-9.
doi: 10.1289/ehp.94102s57.

Biopersistence of respirable synthetic fibers and minerals: point of view of the chest physician

P De Vuyst  1
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Biopersistence of respirable synthetic fibers and minerals: point of view of the chest physician

P De Vuyst. Environ Health Perspect. 1994 Oct.

Abstract

Problems of diagnosis related to the presence or absence of particles in lung and pleural tissues are discussed from the clinician's viewpoint. The advantage of applying mineralogical analytical techniques is considered.

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