Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 43, Issue 1 , Pages 15-21 , January 2008

Intussusception in Children: Imaging Choices

  • Kimberly E. Applegate, MD, MS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Kimberly E. Applegate, MD, MS, Indiana University Department of Radiology, Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 1053, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

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PII: S0037-198X(07)00061-2

doi: 10.1053/j.ro.2007.08.003

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Volume 43, Issue 1 , Pages 15-21 , January 2008

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