Magnetic resonance lung function – a breakthrough for lung imaging and functional assessment? A phantom study and clinical trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic lung diseases are a major issue in public health. A serial pulmonary assessment using imaging techniques free of ionizing radiation and which provides early information on local function impairment would therefore be a consid...

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Main Authors: Rauh Manfred, Kreisler Peter, Deimling Michael, Kuth Rainer, Zenker Martin, Topf Hans-Georg, Zapke Maren, Chefd'hotel Christophe, Geiger Bernhard, Rupprecht Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/106