European Journal of Radiology
Volume 40, Issue 1 , Pages 54-63 , October 2001

Utility of intrarenal Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of renal artery stenosis

Received 16 May 2000 ,Revised 3 July 2000 ,Accepted 4 July 2000.

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