Body composition analysis using computed tomography image in patients with advanced lung cancer

V. Coats, J. S. Lalancette, F. Ribeiro, Y. Lacasse, L. Tremblay, F. Maltais, D. Saey (Québec, Canada)

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Session: Assessment methods involved in the physiotherapy treatment in different patient populations
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