Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 74-89 , June 2008

Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography

  • Wael E.A. Saad, MBBCh

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Wael E. A. Saad, MBBCh, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 648, Rochester, NY 14618
    • ,
  • Daniel Ginat, MD

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doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2008.07.002

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Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 74-89 , June 2008

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