The detection of emphysema in an unselected group of (former) heavy smokers with computed tomography: comparison of two density thresholds with pulmonary function tests

H. Gietema, P. Zanen, M. Prokop (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - COPD - diagnosis and staging II
Session: COPD - diagnosis and staging II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 500

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