Observational review examines silicosis complications in engineered stone countertop workers, suggesting a rising health risk.
Silicosis, once considered a historical occupational disease, has re-emerged with the fabrication of engineered stone countertops and is linked to complications such as progressive massive fibrosis and pneumothorax.
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