Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 61, Issue 3 , Pages 184-186 , June 2010

Answer to Case of the Month #164: Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Liver Laceration

  • Laurence Stillwater, BSc

      Affiliations

    • University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Laurence Stillwater, University of Manitoba, Mailbox 81-260 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3P5, Canada.
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  • Blair Henderson, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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  • Chris Preachuk, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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PII: S0846-5371(09)00221-6

doi: 10.1016/j.carj.2009.10.014

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 61, Issue 3 , Pages 184-186 , June 2010

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