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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2010; 16(28): 3510-3520
Published online Jul 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i28.3510
Published online Jul 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i28.3510
Accuracy of ultrasound to identify chronic liver disease
Richard Allan, Division of Medical Imaging, Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Bedford Pk, 5042, South Australia, Australia
Richard Allan, Maureen Phillips, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia, Australia
Kerry Thoirs, International Centre of Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia, Australia
Author contributions: Allan R provided the largest contribution; designing and performed the research, analysing and interpreting the data and writing the paper; Thoirs K and Phillips M made a substantial contribution by reviewing procedures, drafts, analysis and providing advice on the design and analysis phases of the project; Allan R and Thoirs K performed the methodological assessment of the included journal articles.
Supported by The Division of Medical Imaging at Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Bedford Pk, 5042, South Australia, Australia
Correspondence to: Dr. Kerry Thoirs, International Centre of Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia, Australia. kerry.thoirs@unisa.edu.au
Telephone: +61-8-83022903 Fax: +61-8-83021818
Received: March 24, 2010
Revised: April 21, 2010
Accepted: April 28, 2010
Published online: July 28, 2010
Revised: April 21, 2010
Accepted: April 28, 2010
Published online: July 28, 2010
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