Open AccessTransverse thoracic diameter in frontal chest radiographs of an adult Nigerian population
Author(s) -
Emmanuel N. Obikili,
A B Okesina
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v25i3.28275
Subject(s) - nigerians , medicine , body surface area , body mass index , body weight , body height , population , radiography , cross sectional study , positive correlation , demography , surgery , pathology , environmental health , sociology , political science , law
Normal standards for thoracic dimensions that are available in our environment are often based on studies conducted on Caucasians. Application of such published data to a Nigerian population may lead to erroneous conclusions in terms of clinical implication.
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