Uterine artery embolization for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: A review

Applied Radiology

Volumn 29, Issue 7, 2000, Pages 15-20

  Lipman, John C ^a  

^a Radiology Association of Atlanta   (United States)

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EID: 0002045865     PISSN: 01609963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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