Structured light plethysmography for the non-contact estimation of chest and abdominal motion changes after thoracic surgery: pilot experience

I. Levai, S. Baker, W. de Boer, R. Iles, A. Coonar (Cambridge, Papworth Everard, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Pre-operative evaluation in thoracic surgery
Session: Pre-operative evaluation in thoracic surgery
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3307

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