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Original Article

Evaluation of renal cortical echogenicity in healthy cats using anisotropic backscatter artifacts and echogenicity differences among internal organs

Gong-Yi Yana Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, TaiwanView further author information
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Pin-Chen Liua Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan;b Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, TaiwanView further author information
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Ming-Jen Kanga Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, TaiwanView further author information
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Wen-Sheng Lib Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, TaiwanView further author information
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Yen-Huan Leea Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, TaiwanView further author information
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Kuan-Sheng Chena Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan;b Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, TaiwanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1-7 | Received 15 Aug 2022, Accepted 02 Feb 2023, Published online: 13 Feb 2023

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