Serum-Effusion Albumin Gradient in Dogs with Transudative Abdominal Effusion
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0891-6640,1939-1676
DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2000.tb02285.x