The cost-effectiveness of magnetic resonance angiography for carotid artery stenosis and peripheral vascular disease: a systematic review.

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  • E Berry
  • S Kelly
  • M E Westwood
  • L M Davies
  • M J Gough
  • J M Bamford
  • J F M Meaney
  • C M Airey
  • J Cullingworth
  • M Barbieri
  • A Jackson
  • M A Smith
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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Health technology assessment

دوره 6 7  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2002