Right Upper Quadrant US Basics: Anatomy, Imaging Techniques, and Differential Diagnoses.

Radiographics

From the Department of Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, L340, Portland, OR 97239.

Published: February 2024

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