Could we do without computarized tomography in patients with acute pancreatitis?

2006, Number 1

Rev Gastroenterol Mex 2006; 71 (1)

Suazo BJ

Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 80-81
PDF size: 70.72 Kb.

ABSTRACT

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