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Research Article

Computed tomography and positron emission tomography/computed tomography surveillance after combined modality treatment of supradiaphragmatic Hodgkin lymphoma: a clinical and economic perspective

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Pages 2168-2176 | Received 13 Aug 2012, Accepted 14 Jan 2013, Published online: 12 Feb 2013

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