Methodology and indications for high-resolution sonography (HRUS) of the nerves

• Authors: Bohm Josef
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

EN

high-resolution ultrasound; peripheral nerve entrapment-syndrome; injuries of the peripheral nerves; tumors of the; peripheral nerve sheath; polyneuropathy; nerve torsion

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2015
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 306-311

Contributors

author

Bohm Josef

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