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Real-Time Tissue Elastography in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Eiji Ryo

Keywords : Cervical elasticity,Cervical stiffness,Elastography,Obstetrics,Gynecology,Sonoelastography

Citation Information : Ryo E. Real-Time Tissue Elastography in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2014; 8 (4):428-436.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1382

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-09-2015

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


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Ryo E. Real-Time Tissue Elastography in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2014;8(4):428-436.


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