Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 148-152 , June 2008

Autofluorescence bronchoscopy in volunteer asymptomatic smokers

  • M.R. Stringer, BSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Microwaves and Photonics, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
    • Yorkshire Laser Centre/UK Medical Laser Centre, Goole and District Hospital, Woodlands Avenue, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 6RX, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Institute of Microwaves and Photonics, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
    • ,
  • K. Moghissi

      Affiliations

    • Yorkshire Laser Centre/UK Medical Laser Centre, Goole and District Hospital, Woodlands Avenue, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 6RX, UK
    • ,
  • K. Dixon

      Affiliations

    • Yorkshire Laser Centre/UK Medical Laser Centre, Goole and District Hospital, Woodlands Avenue, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 6RX, UK

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☆ This article is based on an oral presentation at the First Congress of the European Platform for Photodynamic Medicine (EPPM), 24–27 March 2008, Dubrovnik (Abstract No. 0-26).

PII: S1572-1000(08)00048-3

doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2008.06.002

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Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 148-152 , June 2008

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