Computed Tomography Measurement of Rib Cage Morphometry in Emphysema

Computed Tomography Measurement of Rib Cage Morphometry in Emphysema

Background: Factors determining the shape of the human rib cage are not completely understood. We aimed to quantify the contribution of anthropometric and COPD-related changes to rib cage variability in adult cigarette smokers. Methods: Rib cage diameters and areas (calculated from the inner surface...

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Main Authors: Sverzellati, N., Colombi, D., Randi, G., Pavarani, A., Silva, M., Walsh, S., Pistolesi, M., Alfieri, V., Chetta, A., Vaccarezza, Mauro, Vitale, M., Pastorino, U.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9613

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/9613

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