Low-dose CT measurements of airway dimensions and emphysema associated with airflow limitation in heavy smokers: a cross sectional study

Low-dose CT measurements of airway dimensions and emphysema associated with airflow limitation in heavy smokers: a cross sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased airway wall thickness (AWT) and parenchymal lung destruction both contribute to airflow limitation. Advances in computed tomography (CT) post-processing imaging allow to quantify these features. The aim of this Dutch popula...

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Main Authors: Dijkstra Akkelies E, Postma Dirkje S, ten Hacken Nick, Vonk Judith M, Oudkerk Matthijs, van Ooijen Peter MA, Zanen Pieter, Mohamed Hoesein Firdaus A, van Ginneken Bram, Schmidt Michael, Groen Harry JM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Airway dimensions
Low-dose CT
Respiratory symptoms
Smoking
Airflow limitation
Emphysema
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/14/1/11

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