European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 201-209 , May 2004

Contrast-enhanced power Doppler US in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Received 5 February 2003 ,Revised 21 March 2003 ,Accepted 25 March 2003.

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PII: S0720-048X(03)00102-5

doi: 10.1016/S0720-048X(03)00102-5

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 201-209 , May 2004

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