European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 120-133 , May 2004

Spinal infections

  • E.Turgut Tali

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    • Corresponding Author InformationPresent address: Kaptanpasa Sok. No: 38-6, Kaptan Apt., G.O.P. Ankara 06700 Turkey. Tel.: +90-312-214-1000x 5158; fax: +90-312-212-1940.

Received 3 October 2003 ,Revised 9 October 2003 ,Accepted 13 October 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2003.10.022

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 2 , Pages 120-133 , May 2004

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