Abdominal Plain Radiograph in Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction
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چکیده
A comprehensive all-inclusive resource on plain radiograph in neonatal intestinal obstruction is presented. This is an attempt to develop a protocol and to regain expertise in evaluating a plain radiograph that most often yields more than enough clues to diagnose and to decide a plan of action.
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دوره 6 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2017