COPD in smokers: extension of emphysema, assessed by helical CT, and GOLD stages

L. Fasano, M. Zompatori, A. M. G. Pacilli, E. Baldi, S. Pezzi, D. Paioli, V. Di Scioscio, N. Sciascia, M. Schiavina, M. Fabbri (Bologna, Parma, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Imaging in COPD, pulmonary embolism and other pulmonary vascular disorders
Session: Imaging in COPD, pulmonary embolism and other pulmonary vascular disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 532
Disease area: Airway diseases

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