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VOLUME 7 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2013 ) > List of Articles

REVIEW ARTICLE

Current Role of 3D/4D Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sonila Pashaj, Eberhard Merz

Keywords : 3D ultrasound,4D ultrasound,Obstetrics,Gynecology,Display modes,Fetal malformations

Citation Information : Pashaj S, Merz E. Current Role of 3D/4D Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 7 (4):400-408.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1310

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-03-2014

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


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Merz E, Pashaj S. Current Role of 3D/ 4D Sonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013;7(4):400-408.

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