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Breast elastography: how does it works, and for what purposes?

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Research grants: Siemens Healthiness, Philips Ultrasound, Mindray Ultrasound, Samsung Ultrasound, Canon Ultrasound, Hologic Ultrasound.

Speakers bureau: Siemens Healthiness, Philips Ultrasound, Mindray Ultrasound, Canon Ultrasound, Hologic Ultrasound.

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Barr, R.G. Breast elastography: how does it works, and for what purposes?. Eur Radiol 34, 928–929 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-023-10143-y

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