Ultrasound contrast agents: basic principles.

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Published in Eur J Radiol on May 01, 1998

Authors

F Calliada1, R Campani, O Bottinelli, A Bozzini, M G Sommaruga

Author Affiliations

1: Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale Maggiore, Largo Donatori Sangue, Lodi, Italy.

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