Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 41-43 , February 2010

Two- and Three-Dimensional Examination of the Stomach (Virtual Gastroscopy): Technical Note

  • Peggy P.W. Yen, BSc

      Affiliations

    • School of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Terrace, British Columbia, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Peggy P. W. Yen, BSc, School of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Suite 3105–1200 W. Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4R2, Canada.
    • ,
  • Giles Stevenson, FRCP(C)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

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doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2009.10.008

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 61, Issue 1 , Pages 41-43 , February 2010

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