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Wondergem, N., Rosette, J.J.M.C.H.d. (2009). Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for the Prostate. In: Ukimura, O., Gill, I.S. (eds) Contemporary Interventional Ultrasonography in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-217-3_12

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