The relationship between transfer coefficient for carbon monoxide (KCO), weight and biochemical and morphological parameters in pulmonary emphysema

A. Herrejon, P. Plaza, I. Inchaurraga, J. Palop, C. Morillas, A. Hernandez, R. Blanquer (Valencia, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - COPD: insights from structure and function
Session: COPD: insights from structure and function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 831
Disease area: Airway diseases

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