Analysis of V/Q lung scan for the diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism

A. Vigg, A. Vigg, A. Vigg (Hyderabad, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Imaging in COPD, pulmonary embolism and other pulmonary vascular disorders
Session: Imaging in COPD, pulmonary embolism and other pulmonary vascular disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 541
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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A. Vigg, A. Vigg, A. Vigg (Hyderabad, India). Analysis of V/Q lung scan for the diagnosis of pulmonary thromboembolism. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 541

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