European Journal of Radiology
Volume 53, Issue 3 , Pages 463-470 , March 2005

Accuracy of transthoracic sonography in excluding post-interventional pneumothorax and hydropneumothorax: Comparison to chest radiography

Received 13 February 2004 ,Revised 15 April 2004 ,Accepted 19 April 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.04.014

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 53, Issue 3 , Pages 463-470 , March 2005

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