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Research Article

Artifacts in magnetic resonance images following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: report of two cases

V. Rajshekhar Department of Neurological Sciences, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India
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M. J. Arunkumar,
Pages 553-555 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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