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Guidelines for Brain MR Imaging

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Recent Advances in Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Part of the book series: Medical Radiology ((Med Radiol Diagn Imaging))

Abstract

MR imaging is the examination of choice in brain imaging but there is still limited evidence of effectiveness in regard to its impact on patient management. There is clearly a need for research on this topic.

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  1. Consultant Neuroradiologist, Department of Radiology, University Hospitals, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium

    Philippe Demaerel MD, PhD

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospitals K.U.L., Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium

    Philippe Demaerel MD, PhD (Professor) (Professor)

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Demaerel, P. (2001). Guidelines for Brain MR Imaging. In: Demaerel, P. (eds) Recent Advances in Diagnostic Neuroradiology. Medical Radiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56662-2_7

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