Excessive dynamic airway collapse in patients with COPD: preliminary results

C. Represas Represas, A. Fernández-Villar, J. L. García Tejedor, R. Mallo Alonso, V. Leiro Fernández, M. Botana Rial, A. Pallarés Sanmartín, L. Piñeiro Amigo (Vigo, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Imaging of COPD, asthma and emphysema in evolution
Session: Imaging of COPD, asthma and emphysema in evolution
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2891
Disease area: Airway diseases

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