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Diagnosis of intra-abdominal disease by computerized axial tomography

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During the past several years there has been remarkable progress in the development and refinement of radiological equipment and techniques. Computerized tomography (CT), one of the most significant developments of this period, has proven to be a valuable clinical tool1-8. In this chapter we will discuss the diagnostic role of CT in the different organ systems and the use of CT for interventional techniques.

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Haaga, J.R., Alfidi, R.J., Shuck, J.M. (1982). Diagnosis of intra-abdominal disease by computerized axial tomography. In: Jirsch, D.W. (eds) Frontiers in General Surgery. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-6642-3_2

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