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Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency: incidence and implications.
Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN - 1 Jan 2000
Richmond Roberta J, Zellner Kathleen M
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Alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an underrecognized inherited disorder with pulmonary and hepatic implications for both adults and neonates. Clinical expressions of AAT deficiency are seen in the lung, liver, and the skin, with considerable variability in the severity of clinical disease. AAT deficiency accounts for nearly 3% of all cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is responsible for...
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