| Literature DB >> 847571 |
L J Klaff, P J Levin, P D Potgieter, J G Losman, L E Nochomovitz, A D Ferguson.
Abstract
A fatal case of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in a 13-year-old boy, due to poisoning by the weed-killer paraquat, is described. Attempted treatments included extracorporeal circulation. The management is discussed in the light of the histological observations, and the pathophysiology of the condition.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 847571
Source DB: PubMed Journal: S Afr Med J