Variation in the bronchial tree dimension predicts airflow limitation in smokers

M. Montaudon, F. Laurent, M. Lederlin, P. Desbarats, R. Marthan, J. M. Tunon-de-Lara, P. Berger (Bordeaux, Pessac, Talence, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Imaging and measurement techniques in the evaluation of pulmonary embolism, COPD and pleural diseases
Disease area: Airway diseases

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