European Journal of Radiology
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 120-129 , November 2002

Neurological changes following radiation therapy for head and neck tumours

  • V.F.H Chong

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +65-326-5031; fax: +65-224-1407
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  • J.B.K Khoo

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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  • L.L Chan

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore
    • ,
  • H Rumpel

      Affiliations

    • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608, Singapore

Received 20 February 2002 ,Revised 22 February 2002 ,Accepted 25 February 2002.

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European Journal of Radiology
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 120-129 , November 2002

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