Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Review

Elastography: Principles and considerations for clinical research in veterinary medicine cibele

Figueira Carvalho*
  • Figueira Carvalho*
  • Radiology Institute, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Thassila Caccia Feragi Cintra
  • Thassila Caccia Feragi Cintra
  • Radiology Institute, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Maria Cristina Chammas
  • Maria Cristina Chammas
  • Radiology Institute, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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  •  Received: 31 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 28 January 2015
  •  Published: 31 March 2015

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