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What Role for Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Prostate Cancer Examination?

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Frauscher, F. (2005). What Role for Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Prostate Cancer Examination?. In: Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Clinical Practice. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0357-1_4

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