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Liver Imaging and Manometry

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The anatomy of the liver and spleen and the physiology of the portal circulation can be investigated in numerous ways. Some of the techniques are too specialized for general use, but many have found a place in routine diagnosis.

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Bateson, M.C., Bouchier, I.A.D. (2017). Liver Imaging and Manometry. In: Clinical Investigations in Gastroenterology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53786-3_14

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