European Journal of Radiology
Volume 54, Issue 3 , Pages 377-382 , June 2005

Diagnosis of the depth of invasion of esophageal carcinoma using digital radiography

Received 19 April 2004 ,Revised 30 August 2004 ,Accepted 10 September 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.09.006

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 54, Issue 3 , Pages 377-382 , June 2005

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