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Original Article

Gallbladder Volume in Patients with Common Hepatic Duct Dilatation: An Evaluation of Courvoisier's Sign Using Ultrasonography

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Pages 284-288 | Received 02 Mar 1993, Accepted 23 Aug 1993, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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