European Journal of Radiology
Volume 48, Issue 2 , Pages 203-208 , November 2003

Hepatic outflow obstruction: enhancement patterns of the liver on MR angiography

Received 4 April 2002 ,Revised 8 July 2002 ,Accepted 10 July 2002.

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doi: 10.1016/S0720-048X(02)00229-2

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 48, Issue 2 , Pages 203-208 , November 2003

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