Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 52-62 , January 2009

Imaging of the Postoperative Thoracic Aorta: The Spectrum of Normal and Abnormal Findings

  • Jenny K. Hoang, MBBS, FRANZCR

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Jenny K. Hoang, MBBS, FRANZCR, Duke University Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Box 3808, Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
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  • Santiago Martinez, MD
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  • Lynne M. Hurwitz, MD

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doi: 10.1053/j.ro.2008.10.003

Seminars in Roentgenology
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 52-62 , January 2009

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