Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 167-171 , September 2010

Operator Shielding: How and Why

  • Beth A. Schueler, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Beth A. Schueler, PhD, Department of Radiology, 200 First Street SW, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905

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doi: 10.1053/j.tvir.2010.03.005

Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 167-171 , September 2010

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