European Journal of Radiology
Volume 43, Issue 2 , Pages 110-121 , August 2002

Potential of modern sonographic techniques in paediatric uroradiology

Received 13 March 2002 ,Revised 14 March 2002 ,Accepted 16 March 2002.

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