European Journal of Radiology
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 100-109 , August 2002

Conventional imaging in paediatric uroradiology

  • M Riccabona

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Division of Paediatric Radiology, University Hospital, LKH Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, A-8036 Graz, Austria
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +43-316-385-84205; fax: +43-316-385-4299
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  • F Lindbichler

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Division of Paediatric Radiology, University Hospital, LKH Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, A-8036 Graz, Austria
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  • M Sinzig

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, LKH Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Austria

Received 10 April 2002 ,Revised 11 April 2002 ,Accepted 11 April 2002.

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