MRI equilibrium signal mapping is a quantitative and reproducible alternative to CT for the estimation of lung density in COPD

W. Zhang, P. Hubbard, E. Bondesson, L. Wigström, S. Young, D. Singh, J. Naish, G. Parker (Manchester, , Alderley Park, United Kingdom; Lund, Mölndal, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Functional imaging of the lung parenchyma, tumours and circulation
Session: Functional imaging of the lung parenchyma, tumours and circulation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 376
Disease area: Airway diseases

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W. Zhang, P. Hubbard, E. Bondesson, L. Wigström, S. Young, D. Singh, J. Naish, G. Parker (Manchester, , Alderley Park, United Kingdom; Lund, Mölndal, Sweden). MRI equilibrium signal mapping is a quantitative and reproducible alternative to CT for the estimation of lung density in COPD. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 376

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