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The Safe Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Keywords : Fetus,Early pregnancy,Diagnostic ultrasound safety,B-mode,3D and 4D ultrasound,Pulsed Doppler ultrasound

Citation Information : The Safe Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012; 6 (3):313-317.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1254

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-09-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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Maeda K, Kurjak A. The Safe Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(3):313-317.


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