Power Injection via a Venous Port: A New Challenge for Radiologists

P.-Y. Marcy; J. Thariat; A. Figl

doi:10.1055/s-0029-1245439

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Rofo 2010; 182(6): 536-537
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1245439

Leserbrief/Letter to the Editor

Power Injection via a Venous Port: A New Challenge for Radiologists

Powerinjektion durch einen zentralen Katheter: ein neuer Challenge für die RadiologenP.-Y. Marcy¹ , J. Thariat² , A. Figl³

¹Oncology Imaging, Antoine lacassagne Cancer Research Center
²Radiation Therapy, Antoine lacassagne Cancer Research Center
³Oncology Surgery, Antoine lacassagne Cancer Research Center

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