Computed tomography and aging: results in a normal elderly population.

作者: Patricia A. Laffey , R. G. Peyster , J. A. McGinley , R. Nathan , M. E. Haskin

DOI: 10.1007/BF00339770

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摘要: CT studies on 212 normal elderly individuals were analyzed for ventricular enlargement and cortical atrophy. Results show a positive correlation between age with greater degrees of atrophy in men as compared to women. While some degree is common it mild, minimal, or noexistent 86%.

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