Beyond Biopsy: the Cost Benefits of ShearWave Elastography for Liver Diagnosis
Guibal, A.
Radiology Management 37(4): 13-15
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0198-7097 PMID: 26480591 Document Number: 685586
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