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90Yttrium Microsphere Radioembolization for Liver Malignancies: A Technical Overview

Sandeep T Laroia

Citation Information : Laroia ST. 90Yttrium Microsphere Radioembolization for Liver Malignancies: A Technical Overview. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2013; 47 (1):61-64.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1057

Published Online: 01-12-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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Laroia ST. 90Yttrium Microsphere Radioembolization for Liver Malignancies: A Technical Overview. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2013;47(1):61-64.


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