Densitometry for assessment of effect of lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema

Stolk J., Versteegh M. I. M., Montenij L. J., Bakker M. E., Grebski E., Tutic M., Wildermuth S., Weder W., el Bardiji M., Reiber J. H. C., Rabe K. F., Russi E. W., Stoel B. C.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 29: 1138-1143
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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