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Three-dimensional Static Ultrasound and 3D Power Doppler in Gynecologic Pelvic Tumors

Juan Luis Alcázar

Keywords : Three-dimensional ultrasound,Gynecological,Cancer

Citation Information : Alcázar JL. Three-dimensional Static Ultrasound and 3D Power Doppler in Gynecologic Pelvic Tumors. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 7 (2):187-199.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1283

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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Alcázar JL. Three-dimensional Static Ultrasound and 3D Power Doppler in Gynecologic Pelvic Tumors. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 7(2):187-199.


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