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Original Article

Workflow optimisation for multimodal imaging procedures: a case of combined X-ray and MRI-guided TACE

Fabiola Fernández-GutiérrezInstitute for Medical Science and Technology, Division of Imaging and Technology, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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Malgorzata Wolska-KrawczykSaarland University Medical Center, Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Homburg, Germany;
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Arno BueckerSaarland University Medical Centre, Clinic of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Homburg, Germany;
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J. Graeme HoustonDivision of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
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Andreas MelzerInstitute for Medical Science and Technology, Division of Imaging and Technology, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK;
Pages 31-38 | Received 28 Dec 2015, Accepted 23 Jun 2016, Published online: 26 Aug 2016

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