Emphysema and other smoking related lung diseases detected by screening with spiral chest tomography

R. Gil, M. Florenzano, M. Fica, R. Pefaur, P. Bitar, M. T. Parada (Santiago, Chile)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Imaging of COPD, asthma and emphysema in evolution
Session: Imaging of COPD, asthma and emphysema in evolution
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2900
Disease area: Airway diseases

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