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Quantitative computed tomography in COPD: possibilities and limitations.
Lung - 1 Apr 2012
Mets O M, de Jong P A, van Ginneken B, Gietema H A, Lammers J W J
Abstract excerpt
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disease that is characterized by chronic airflow limitation. Unraveling of this heterogeneity is challenging but important, because it might enable more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Because spirometry cannot distinguish between the different contributing pathways of airflow limitation, and visual scoring is time-consuming and prone to observer...
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