Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 53-56 , February 2010

Utilization Patterns of Multidetector Computed Tomography in Elective and Emergency Conditions: Indications, Exposure Risk, and Diagnostic Gain

  • Stefania Romano, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Stefania Romano, MD, Section of General and Emergency Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, “A. Cardarelli” Hospital, Viale Cardarelli 9, 80131 Naples, Italy
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  • Luigia Romano, MD

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doi: 10.1053/j.sult.2009.10.002

Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 53-56 , February 2010

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