Smaller Airways Increase COPD Risk for Women (IMAGE)

Radiological Society of North America

Smaller Airways Increase COPD Risk for Women

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Images show airway metrics. (A) Noncontrast-enhanced axial view chest CT image shows cross sections of segmental airways. (B) Inset shows segmented airway wall (green) and airway lumen (pink). (C) Segmented airway tree with color-coded branches. The resulting total airway count (TAC) and airway fractal dimension (AFD) are shown in C.

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