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. 2018;96(6):588-589.
doi: 10.1159/000491675. Epub 2018 Oct 4.

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Treatment Using Endobronchial Valves for Emphysema: Emerging Questions

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Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Treatment Using Endobronchial Valves for Emphysema: Emerging Questions

Jorine E Hartman et al. Respiration. 2018.
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Example of development of quantitative HRCT software analysis (Thirona, Nijmegen, The Netherlands). a Rendering image of lobar volumes which is used for emphysema scores and air trapping and fissure analysis. b Rendering image of the bronchial tree (right lung) used for airway dimension analysis and pulmonary vasculature, used for vascular volume and lung perfusion.

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