Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 65-74 , March 2006

Small Bowel Obstruction: Computed Tomography Features and Pitfalls

  • Soo Y.S.K. Mak, MBChB, MRCP (FRCR)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sathi A. Sukumar, MBChB, MRCP, FRCR, Department of Radiology, South Manchester University Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom.
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  • Susan C. Roach, MBChB (FRCR)
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  • Sathi A. Sukumar, MBChB, MRCP (FRCR)

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doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2005.12.003

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 65-74 , March 2006

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