Xenon-129 MRI detects ventilation deficits in paediatric stem cell transplant patients unable to perform spirometry

Laura L. Walkup, Kasiani Myers, Javier El-Bietar, Adam Nelson, Matthew M. Willmering, Michael Grimley, Stella M. Davies, Christopher Towe, Jason C. Woods

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (5) 1801779; 10.1183/13993003.01779-2018
Journal Issue: May

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