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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 29, 1994 - Issue 3
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Original Article

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

J. J. Chen Abdominal Ultrasound Unit, Division of Gastroenterology; Dept. of Internal Medicine, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiong Medical Center, Kaohsiong Hsein, Taiwan
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C. S. Changchien Abdominal Ultrasound Unit, Division of Gastroenterology; Dept. of Internal Medicine, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiong Medical Center, Kaohsiong Hsein, Taiwan
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D. L. Tai Abdominal Ultrasound Unit, Division of Gastroenterology; Dept. of Internal Medicine, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiong Medical Center, Kaohsiong Hsein, Taiwan
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C. H. Kuo Abdominal Ultrasound Unit, Division of Gastroenterology; Dept. of Internal Medicine, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiong Medical Center, Kaohsiong Hsein, Taiwan
Pages 284-288 | Received 02 Mar 1993, Accepted 23 Aug 1993, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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