European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 1 , Pages 59-66 , April 2004

Hepatic trauma: CT findings and considerations based on our experience in emergency diagnostic imaging

Received 12 November 2003 ,Revised 19 November 2003 ,Accepted 27 November 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2003.11.015

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 50, Issue 1 , Pages 59-66 , April 2004

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