Bronchoarterial ratio in never smokers: Implications for bronchial dilation definition

Alejandro A Diaz (Arlington, United States of America), Alejandro A. Diaz, Thomas P. Young, George R. Washko, San Jose Estepar Raul

Source: International Congress 2016 – From microimaging to functional evaluation of the lung
Session: From microimaging to functional evaluation of the lung
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3509
Disease area: Airway diseases

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