Chest CT screening of asbestos-exposed workers: lung lesions and incidental findings

Vierikko T., Jarvenpaa R., Autti T., Oksa P., Huuskonen M., Kaleva S., Laurikka J., Kajander S., Paakkola K., Saarelainen S., Salomaa E-R., Tossavainen A., Tukiainen P., Uitti J., Vehmas T.

Source: Eur Respir J 2007; 29: 78-84
Journal Issue: January

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