Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 148-153 , September 2010

Radiation Exposure and Uterine Artery Embolization: Current Risks and Risk Reduction

  • Gary Tse, BS
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  • James B. Spies, MD, MPH

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to James B. Spies, MD, MPH, Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd., NW, CG 201, Washington, DC 20007-2113

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PII: S1089-2516(10)00011-9

doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2010.03.002

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 148-153 , September 2010

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