Exploring the role of CT densitometry: a randomised study of augmentation therapy in α1-antitrypsin deficiency

Dirksen A., Piitulainen E., Parr D. G., Deng C., Wencker M., Shaker S. B., Stockley R. A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 1345-1353
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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