Positron emission tomography in the diagnostic work-up of screening-detected lung nodules

Veronesi Giulia, Travaini Laura L., Maisonneuve Patrick, Rampinelli Cristiano, Bertolotti Raffaella, Spaggiari Lorenzo, Bellomi Massimo, Paganelli Giovanni

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 501-510
Journal Issue: February

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