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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2012; 18(37): 5225-5230
Published online Oct 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i37.5225
Published online Oct 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i37.5225
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of hepatic microvascular changes in liver diseases
Francesco Ridolfi, Eugenio Brunelli, Division of Gastroenterology, Principe di Piemonte Hospital, 60019 Senigallia, AN, Italy
Teresa Abbattista, Division of Radiology, Principe di Piemonte Hospital, 60019 Senigallia, AN, Italy
Paolo Busilacchi, SIUMB School of Ultrasound of Ancona, Principe di Piemonte Hospital, 60019 Senigallia, AN, Italy
Author contributions: Ridolfi F and Abbattista T designed the study, performed the examinations and wrote the manuscript; and Busilacchi P and Brunelli E provided the analytical tools and edited the manuscript.
Supported by Associazione per la Prevenzione e Cure delle Patologie dell’Apparato Digerente-Associazione di Volontariato-grant
Correspondence to: Francesco Ridolfi, MD, PhD, Division of Gastroenterology, Principe di Piemonte Hospital, Via Cellini 1, 60019 Senigallia, AN, Italy. francescoridolfi71@gmail.com
Telephone: +39-71-79092606 Fax: +39-71-79092604
Received: April 1, 2012
Revised: May 31, 2012
Accepted: August 4, 2012
Published online: October 7, 2012
Revised: May 31, 2012
Accepted: August 4, 2012
Published online: October 7, 2012
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