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Optic nerve ultrasound: artifacts and real images

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    Roberto Copetti & Luigi Cattarossi

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    Roberto Copetti

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Copetti, R., Cattarossi, L. Optic nerve ultrasound: artifacts and real images. Intensive Care Med 35, 1488–1489 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-009-1494-4

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